Tim Brookes
Autor(a) de 'A Hell of a Place to Lose a Cow': An American Hitchhiking Odyssey
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Tim Brookes is a regular commentator on National Public Radio
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Guitar: An American Life por Tim Brookes
Well-written history of the instrument that includes lots of anecdotes and arcane information, but also a look at the guitar's place in American music and social history. Fun and a good gift for a music lover
If you are or ever have been in a committed relationship with a guitar, then you'll probably love this book too.
Tim Brookes seamlessly weaves two stories for us: a journey of discovery as we follow the hand-made construction of a new guitar for him by master-guitar-maker, Rick Davis; and a deep retrospective on the history of the guitar (predominantly focused on America, but necessarily reeling in influences from around the world).
There are many surprises to discover here - unless you are already and accomplished luthier or professor of music. For example, I never appreciated the significance of Hawaiian music in re-establishing the guitar as a popular instrument from the 1930's (and probably inventing "lead guitar" in the process). Actually, it's probably more accurate to say I never appreciated the Hawaiian steel/slide guitar style in the first place, and always thought it was a niche oddity of the 50's.
Tim's relatively unbiased and inclusive history is a breath of fresh air. From Mariachi to Metal, Blues to Baroque, Flamenco to Folk - it's all here, and the relationships and historical precedents are brought vividly and clearly to life.
… (mais)
Tim Brookes seamlessly weaves two stories for us: a journey of discovery as we follow the hand-made construction of a new guitar for him by master-guitar-maker, Rick Davis; and a deep retrospective on the history of the guitar (predominantly focused on America, but necessarily reeling in influences from around the world).
There are many surprises to discover here - unless you are already and accomplished luthier or professor of music. For example, I never appreciated the significance of Hawaiian music in re-establishing the guitar as a popular instrument from the 1930's (and probably inventing "lead guitar" in the process). Actually, it's probably more accurate to say I never appreciated the Hawaiian steel/slide guitar style in the first place, and always thought it was a niche oddity of the 50's.
Tim's relatively unbiased and inclusive history is a breath of fresh air. From Mariachi to Metal, Blues to Baroque, Flamenco to Folk - it's all here, and the relationships and historical precedents are brought vividly and clearly to life.
… (mais)
A chronicle of hitchhiking in the 70s and a retracing trip in 1998, this book paints a vivid picture of the US during that unusual time and provides an interesting insight into maturing. Brookes has a wry sense fo humor that makes this book a pleasure to read. Not my favorite travelogue, but a good one, and worth a read especially if you have an interest in the decade that brought us Qiana.
Brookes recreates his hitchhiking adventures from the early 1970's as he attempts to hitchhike across America. Recommended.
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- Obras
- 10
- Also by
- 1
- Membros
- 235
- Popularidade
- #96,241
- Avaliação
- 3.8
- Críticas
- 9
- ISBN
- 20
- Línguas
- 1
- Pedras de toque
- 3