The Music of Joni Mitchell

A comprehensive study of the style and structure of her songs, analysing her technique, poetic nuances and cultural references.

Lloyd Whitesell teaches music history at McGill University. He is the author of articles on Benjamin Britten, Maurice Ravel, Bernard Herrmann, and minimalism, and co-editor of the book Queer Episodes in Music and Modern Identity. His research interests include queer studies, popular music, film music, modernism, music and literature, and theories of the audience.

1: Introduction: Pop Song and Art Song
2: Sound and Style
3: Voices and Personae
4: Harmonic Palette
5: Melodic Turns
6: Thematic Thread
7: Collections and Cycles
8: A Tribute
Appendix
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