Drumming at the Edge of Magic - Softcover

Hart, Mickey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 006250374X ISBN 13: 9780062503749

Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco, 1992

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Mickey Hart's efforts to document ancient and increasingly rare rhythmic traditions include his production for Rykodisc of The World, a series of unique reocrdings of music from around the world. He also serves on the board of the Smithsonian Institution's Folkway Records. Jay Stevens is the author of Storming Heaven: LSD and the American Dream.

Synopsis:

Defining the difference between "noise" and "music" and between "music" and "magic", this book tells the story of the author's quest to unlock the secrets of the drum, the instrument that has, since ancient times, transported humanity to the "edge of music" and beyond.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 006250374X
• ISBN 13: 9780062503749
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 264