What is the origin of music? In the last few decades this centuries-old puzzle has been reinvigorated by new archaeological evidence and developments in the fields of cognitive science; linguistics; and evolutionary theory. In this path-breaking book; renowned musicologist Gary Tomlinson draws from these areas to construct a new narrative for the emergence of human music. Starting at a period of human prehistory long before Homo sapiens or music existed; Tomlinson describes the incremental attainments that; by changing the communication and society of prehumen species; laid the foundation for musical behaviors in more recent times. He traces in Neandertals and early sapiens the accumulation and development of these capacities; and he details their coalescence into modern musical behavior across the last hundred millennia.But A Million Years of Music is not about music alone. Tomlinson builds a model of human evolution that revises our understanding of the interaction of biology and culture across evolutionary time-scales; challenging and enriching current models of our deep history. As he tells his story; he draws in other emerging human traits: language; symbolism; a metaphysical imagination and the ritual it gives rise to; complex social structure; and the use of advanced technologies. Tomlinsons model of evolution allows him to account for much of what makes us a unique species in the world today and provides a new way of understanding the appearance of humanity in its modern form.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Good for putting together Graphic Novels or Comics as well as animation.By TaunyThis is one of three essential books for putting together a comic. The first basic book: Alan Moores Writing For Comics. If you still want to do so; then get: Write or Wrong by Dirk Manning. And this is when you really know you are serious TOTALLY: Directing the Story. Dirk Manning is writing a sequel to Write or Wrong that is about how to fund your project in Kickstarter; and as in his first book how to start by getting your work out there in ebook form before print copies; to build your audience as an Independent.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A clear; compelling; inspiring take on storyBy Madison; WII am a science communicator; playwright; and storyteller. My cartooning teacher told me about this book and I will be forever grateful for that suggestion. This book lays out elements; structure; and dynamics of story in a way that is remarkably clear; compelling; and useful. It helped me come to a clearer understanding of why I do what I do and what else I should be doing in all aspects of my work. I have purchased several copies and given them as gifts and will probably buy many more. Thank you; Francis Glebas; for leading the way in thinking about and designing stories. Oh; I loved the illustrations. What a great book to own.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. GRATE BOOK! I LEARN A LOT!By Oscar A. Campos GonzalezDirecting the Story clarify to me simple questions I had about filmmaking... What the directors do? How some one do actually direct and design a film?The author answer that questions clearly and without technical-complicated language. It is important specially if you are an aspiring filmmaker with no previous training. It will help you having a big picture of the art of visual storytelling; to speak to the audience. After reading this book you will see movies differently. Though; as in any art craft; practice is the key but it is better when you have an idea of the path you have to walk.I recommend to reed this book along with two others: the Invisible Ink and The Golden Theme by Brian McDonald.
