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A look behind the stage..., February 15, 2009
This review is from: Shapeshifter : The Demo Tapes -- Year 1 (Paperback)
Ever wonder what happens behind the stage of a rock band? Well, while you might not find out, you can certainly have a few laughs and find out what a fictional character would do! These are the "out takes" - the things that didn't make it into a book that the author is writing. The little things that I'm sure just add to the story once the book comes out, to make you want more :)
This was a cute little collection. I liked the intros to each story, telling us how it came about... I'm in my 30s and, yes, folks, I'm a Trevor groupie. *hangs head in shame*
Seriously, though, this was a fun book... well worth a read or two.
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A band's demo tape is intended to introduce listeners to their music. Likewise, this collection of short pieces allows readers into the fictional world of Trevor Wolff and his band, ShapeShifter.
Originally published online between April 2006 and March 2007, The Demo Tapes -- Year 1 brings together the moments that parallel -- but never encounter -- Susan Helene Gottfried's debut novel, Trevor's Song. Arranged chronologically and with introductions to each, this is a must-have volume for anyone who's ever wanted to hang with a rock band.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Reading with Tequila, January 19, 2010
This review is from: Shapeshifter : The Demo Tapes -- Year 1 (Paperback)
ShapeShifter: The Demo Tapes: Year 1 is a collection of short stories about band life. The focus in the stories seem to primarily be on Trevor, but my interest resided more with Mitchell. I may just be more of a lead singer type of girl though. This collection is like an appetizer to wet your appetite for the book, Trevor's Song, and it's very successful. It's fun, it's real, it's got some edge and it's totally rock and roll. It really made me want to read Trevor's Song. Year 1 was an easy read, written in a conversational tone that made it very relatable. If you were ever in a band or just dreamed of being in one, you'll love this insider look at ShapeShifter.
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Demo Tape for a Rock Band Novel, August 7, 2009
ShapeShifter : The Demo Tapes -- Year 1 will be unlike any other books on the market because it is a short volume of material from author Susan Helene Gottfried's blog.
These snippets and scenes take readers behind the scenes of a band in the beginning and on the road, providing 100 pages of sheer entertainment, laugh-out-loud moments, and pure joy. Whether readers are fans of 80s hair bands and heavy metal or not, the plight of these boys on the road will have them shaking their heads or laughing right out of their chairs.
In one section of the book, Gottfried uses vivid, snappy descriptions to bring Mitchell's green hair to life on the page after than band spends three days in Phoenix at the pool.
In a variety of demos, Trevor, Mitchell, Eric, and Daniel are introduced, complete with their outrageous behavior and the tensions often prevalent in a band of young men. ShapeShifter : The Demo Tapes -- Year 1 will whet readers' appetites and have them salivating for more, like so many record companies waiting for the next biggest band.
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