Imogen Holsts Tune (Faber; 1962) is a searching enquiry into the invention of tune and at the same time a comprehensive anthology of tunes from folksong to the present day. Plainsong; street-cries; the songs of the English lutenists; Bachs dances; and Mozarts arias - whatever the origins and character of the tunes in question; Imogen Holst (daughter of the composer; Gustav Holst) has something fresh and revealing to say about them. And she does not confine herself to familiar ground. One of her most illuminating chapters is devoted to the music of India; where a raga can provide improvised tune of several hours duration. This chapter is the result of her personal experience of studying music in India; and it is typical of her vivid approach to the subject. Her book is for everyone who likes to sing; play; whistle; hum or listen to a good tune.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Pulitzer Prize Winner!By Jerry E. BoordaThe Pulitzer committee knew what they were doing; because these authors did an exhaustive job detailing the merry-go-round life of JP. They loved their subject but managed to remain amazingly objective with Jacksons mercurial personality. There is a lot to learn here about JP; but moreover about how to live your life as a creative person.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A WONDERFUL ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLISHINGBy William J. Havlicek; PhDThis book offers a detailed and complex portrait of a complicated person. Richly illustrated and packed with a critical and insightful text it offers a wonderful overview of crucial moments in Pollocks life. Most importantly his artistic motivations are brilliantly probed so that the reader emerges with a clearer understanding of arts central role of his life. A valuable contribution to art and art history. William J. Havlicek PhD.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. detailed life of famous artistBy curleywritten well but long and many details not necessary for the benefit of telling the story. Never the less; I found it worthwhile.
