What is the relationship between music and those with Williams syndrome, or Tourette’s? What happens when a formerly musical person is no longer able to relate to music? These are some of the questions addressed in Musicophilia. Oliver Sacks, author of “The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat”, writes in a style reminiscent of Norman Vincent Peale. The easy reading style masks some disturbing details. Hypochondriacs would do well to avoid this one!
Progress so far: 15 Days, 3 Books, 587 Pages.
Filed under: Music
ABC refers to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. This little gem is well worth a read if you happen to see it in a second hand bookstore. For something so small, it packs a heap of useful information. Some of the line-art drawings look stereotypical (especially the bongo player), however they are actually based on photos. Apparently people actually looked like that in the 80s. Some of the info is out of date, but the majority of it is very readable, especially concerning non-Western instruments.
Progress so far: 2 Days, 2 Books, 187 Pages.
