Vom Abenteuer; ein Zukunftshaus zu bauenDie Zukunftsforscherfamilie Horx-Strathern hat am Rand von Wien ein Haus fuuml;r die Zukunft gebaut: das raquo;Future Evolution Houselaquo;. Kurzweilig und mit viel Ironie schildert Oona Horx-Strathern das Drama seiner Entstehung. Sie erzauml;hlt; wie es zum Wunsch nach einem Eigenheim kam; welchen Anforderungen einer modernen Familie es genuuml;gen sollte; von sensiblen Architekten und noch sensibleren Nachbarn; den emotionalen Hochs und Tiefs wauml;hrend des Baus und wie Architektur heute den neuen Energietrends; innovativen Technologien; aber auch moderner Raumgestaltung Rechnung tragen kann. Nicht zuletzt ist das Buch eine ernsthafte Auseinandersetzung mit der Frage; wie wir in absehbarer Zukunft wohnen und leben werden.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Jade Visions..The life and music of Scott LaFAROBy Richard Walter Lonergan............This is a remarkable book about a very special man. The book gives valuable insights into Scott LaFaros early life. his musical education. his total devotion to his bass playing(often to the discomfort of his hotel room-mates on tour). It makes ample reference to his relations and friendships with many musicans and influences especially. Victor Feldman. Charlie Haden and many others. Also.rather eerily. following the sudden death of his father. he spoke of his belief that he himself would not live for many years. The fatal car accident proved only too well how prescient this belief would be. The book covers many comments about his playing and influences from some of the major jazz musicians such as Stan Getz.Bill Evans(with whom he performed for those magical recordings at the village Vanguard only days before his death) Ray Brown. Stanley Clarke. Eddie Gomez to mention only a few. I recommend this book to any aspiring musician who might be then able to realise how a combination of musical genius and total dedication enabled Scott LaFaro to reach the heights he did in such a short. but vivid life.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A loving and overdue tribute to a jazz pioneerBy Jean AWhile most jazz bassists maintain the pulse of the music from the harmonic cellar of the musical tapestry. Scott LaFaro filled his musical chair and went on to create a whole new suite of "up from the basement" furnishings. His contributions to the bass and to jazz in general have yet to be surpassed. even now. more than forty years after his death and extraordinary (though far too short) career.This easy read. lovingly put together by LaFaros sister. includes numerous passages by notable jazz musicians who worked with and knew LaFaro. This book is. at least. an important historical compilation of jazz anecdotes: at best. a warm. and loving tribute to a ground breaking. perhaps unsung hero of jazz.In addition to the fascinating anecdotes. several musical examples are included that give a real insight to the artist behind the recordings. Bits of handwritten chord changes and sketches for new compositions taken from LaFaros notebook made this reader feel as if I were viewing ancient sea scrolls for the first time.Jazz bassists- this is required reading. Jazz enthusiasts- this will bring you a new depth of understanding for the music you love. All others- you will find a story. though tragic. of artistic expression of the highest level. Find inspiration here.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent and well-thought out book on one of the most ...By Joshua PickenpaughExcellent and well-thought out book on one of the most influential jazz bassists. Very surprising that so little has been written about such a great player. yet those concerns fall to the wayside with this great tome. Its also a nice change from the usual biography with dense "blue language" and drug stories; Lafaro seemed to be quite a healthy and positive guy. on and off the stage. A true inspiration and a must read for any young. aspiring jazz bassist.
