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. It is a compelling, panoramic adventure into a vibrant living tradition of myth, power, and magic. Black-and-white photographs and illustrations.
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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. 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 excellent layout. Even the paperback is a permanent book, with good paper and a stiffer-than-usual cover. The annotated bibliography is a plus. Recommended. See below for the collected lyrics of Dead lyricist Robert Hunter.--Ed.
- Bonnie Jo Dopp, Dist . of Columbia P.L.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Bonnie Jo Dopp, Dist . of Columbia P.L.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This review is from: Drumming at Edge of Magic (Tr) (Paperback)
At a glance, Drumming at the Edge of Magic may seem like an autobiogrphical journey by the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart. While the book is autobiographical, it goes far beyond that to discover the real meaning of drumming and music in general. The meaning of drumming (or life?) comes in many forms, and many disguises. As Hart begins to unluck the secrets to why humans desire to express themselves in music, one can't help but say, "YES!". Hart, and to a certain extent, Jay Stevens, put into words what drummers and other musicians have felt all along but have never known how to express. The journey ends up being a look inward; not just for Hart but for the reader as well. After reading this, I had my wife and father read it. I explained, "This is how I feel about drumming." The companion CD and sequel book, "Planet Drum," are nice additions but the book stands by its self as an outstanding source for understanding music at its most basic form. This book will move you.
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this book changed my whole approach to drumming,
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This review is from: Drumming at Edge of Magic (Tr) (Paperback)
I'd lost interest in playing for about 5 years before I read this book, but Mickey Hart's book brought me back to the reasons I started hitting the bottom of tin cans woth a wooden spoon! This book follows, to a degree, the history of drums, and studies the emotional, spiritual and physical effects of drums, old ancient, and new on people. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to play for any or no reason, and to andone who can't explain why the music makes them dance.
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Seeking the Edge,
By Denny Riley (Akron, Ohio) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Drumming at Edge of Magic (Tr) (Paperback)
When I decided to take up hand percussion, I sought out this work out of respect for the authors' musicianship, and his ongoing projects with the Smithsonian Institute and the Library of Congress. This book led me quickly past the idea of playing drums, and into areas which effect us spiritually, emotionally, and even physically. I've read it twice, and will read it again--and again until I REALLY understand it all. If World Music interests you, if you are a drummer, or if you are seeking inner peace, this book belongs in your hands.
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DAMARU IS A Tibetan ritual drum shaped like an hourglass. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
drum god, slit gongs, spirit allies, spirit side, master drummer, musical bow, frame drum, possession trance, wooden drum, bush telegraph, rhythmic cycle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World Tree, West Africa, New York, Rolling Thunder, Alla Rakha, New Orleans, San Francisco, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Papua New Guinea, Camp Winnarainbow, Gene Krupa, Great Spirit, United States, Jerry Garcia, John Blacking, Other Worlds, Big Band, Billy Kreutzmann, Buddy Rich, Joe Campbell, Les Trois, Lord of the Universe, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh New!
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DAMARU IS A Tibetan ritual drum shaped like an hourglass. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
drum god, slit gongs, spirit allies, spirit side, master drummer, musical bow, frame drum, possession trance, wooden drum, bush telegraph, rhythmic cycle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
World Tree, West Africa, New York, Rolling Thunder, Alla Rakha, New Orleans, San Francisco, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Papua New Guinea, Camp Winnarainbow, Gene Krupa, Great Spirit, United States, Jerry Garcia, John Blacking, Other Worlds, Big Band, Billy Kreutzmann, Buddy Rich, Joe Campbell, Les Trois, Lord of the Universe, Mickey Hart, Phil Lesh New!
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- The Way of the Animal Powers (The Historical Atlas of World Mythology, Vol. 1) by Joseph Campbell on page 42, page 70, and Back Matter
- The Language of the Goddess by Marija Gimbutas on page 73, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Dictionary Of Music And Musicians (9 Volumes)) (Music Book Index) by Sir George Grove in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Percussion Instruments and Their History (World) (Fourth Revised Edition) by James Blades on page 9, and Back Matter
- The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (20 Volume Set) by Stanley Sadie in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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