Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (814 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 006250374X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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He also serves on the board of the Smithsonian Institution's Folkway Records.Jay Stevens is the author of Storming Heaven: LSD and the American Dream.. Mickey Hart's efforts to document ancient and increasingly rare rhythmic traditions include his production for Rykodisc of The World, a series of unique reocrdings of mus
It is a compelling, panoramic adventure into a vibrant living tradition of myth, power, and magic. Black-and-white photographs and illustrations.. Mickey Hart, percussionist for the Grateful Dead, tells the compelling tale of his quest to unlock the power, myths, and legends of percussion. Complemented by more than 90 photographs and illustrations
The annotated bibliography is a plus. . From Library Journal The percussionist for the Grateful Dead is so New Age in his persuasions that his book comes with a "tree clause": two trees will be planted for every one used in its manufacture. See below for the collected lyrics of Dead lyricist Robert Hunter.--Ed.- Bonnie Jo Dopp, Dist . Even the paperback is a permanent book, with good paper and a stiffer-than-usual cover. His spell-binding drumming stories come from his studies and travels and his consultation with anthropologists, ethnomusicologists, and students of mythology, Joseph Campbell among them. His personal commentary on how percussion is "used" both in music and in the wider culture in a variety of world settings seems only to miss female drumming traditions (in Korea, for example). Visually, the book is a knockout, with a vibrant cover, 90 well-chosen illustrations (some in color), and
Not just for drummers - a lively read for all. This book looks at drumming not just from a technical standpoint but also from a philosophical and even a spiritual stance. Mickey Hart starts us with his early steps, covers military drumming and a bit of its place in history. He then moves on to anecdotal information about his days with the Grateful Dead.He discusses the drums themselves, their national origins and histories and the connection between drummers and their instrument. one of my favorites! D I bought this book years ago and it changed my life. I really loved Mickey Hart talking about Joseph Campbell and I bought the Joseph Campbell Power of Myth video series because of this book. Mickey quotes Joseph Campbell saying to follow your bliss, so I did. This book was interesting and I read the whole thing in just a couple of sittings. I was really into drumming and dancing and getting into the music, thinking about it, makes . "the genuine love Mickey Hart has for the drum and it's rich" according to Robert H.. An oldie but a goodie. Although it seems a bit dated, the genuine love Mickey Hart has for the drum and it's rich history still continues to inspire.Mickey is one of the "old guys" now, but the music he helped create in his day has yet to be matched in this era of digital drum beats and (godshelp us) auto tune "singing". Drummers, take a look behind you and see whose shoulders you're standing on. Mickey Hart will be standing largein