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Rhythm & Beauty: The Art of Percussion is an eclectic sampler informed by Maffit's vision and enthusiasm for percussion. When paired with its partner compact disc, the result is a fascinating look at the world of sound, noise, rhythm, and beauty that lies at the heart of human expression. — Evelyn Glennie, from the foreword Rhythm & Beauty was first published in 1999 by Watson Guptill
Publications. In Rocky's introduction he stated: "This book and it's
accompanying recording are an introduction to the sounds, sources, and
the physical beauty of the world of percussion. It is a personal and
highly subjective view-probably as notable for what it omits as what
it includes. Rather than being a musical encyclopedia, this book is
the beginning of a journey..." A newly revised paperback edition of Rhythm & Beauty was published in Spring 2005 by Billboard Books. We will make the music from Rhythn & Beauty available on iTunes and Jhana Music later this year. It has been remixed in 5.1 surround and sounds fabulous--like you are in the room with the musicians. There is a fine film about Evelyn Glennie called Touch The Sound that is available on DVD. Revisit this page for information about Rocky's new writing projects.
ROCKY'S RECOMMENDED READING 2010 MANHOOD FOR AMATEURS-MICHAEL CHABON, personal essays on manhood in the 21st century--fantastic. DIARIO DE OAXACA-PETER KUPER- a sketchbook journal of two years in Mexico. OK, so he's my brother in law--it's still great. THE LYRICS OF JOHNNY MERCER--One of the giants of song writing and heck, he formed a little record label called Capitol Records--a hero of mine. PURE SIMPLE COOKING-DIANA HENRY --hey we all gotta eat. Great simple recipes. Try the cassoulet recipes. THIS IS WATER-DAVID FOSTER WALLACE A MOVEABLE FEAST (restored version)-ERNEST HEMINGWAY GIRLS LIKE US -SHEILA WELLER--A biography of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon THE COMPLETE LYRICS OF OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN JR.--lyrics by one of the best. ROLLING STONE COVER TO COVER-Just what it says, every page of RS including ads. On 4 DVDs with a very cool printed book and a free subscription to RS! ABC3D -MARION BATAILLE-- an ingenious and gorgeous pop up alphabet book. Not just for kids. 1001 RECORDINGS YOU MUST HEAR-TOM MOON-These list books are always good for picking a fight. This one is well researched and fun. THE ONION OUR FRONT PAGES- for me the most consistently funny stuff around. THE COLOR OF JAZZ, PETE TURNER-Album cover photographs by the photographer who shot many of the classic CTI album covers (and inspired the cover art for our own SUN AND SHADOW). Happy Reading! RM
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