DAVE MATTHEWS BAND has one of the largest and most loyal followings of any band todaymdash;after twenty years of constant touring and several acclaimed; multiplatinum albums; the members enjoy a connection with their fans that few other acts can match. Ask DMB devotees and theyrsquo;ll happily tell you tales of amazing sold-out summer shows; the stunning venues theyrsquo;ve seen the band play all around the world; classic live show recordings . . . and memories of good times with great friends; old and new. For hundreds of thousands of people; affection for DMB goes far beyond simple fan adulationmdash;itrsquo;s a way of life. Journalist (and fan) Nikki Van Noy bridges the gap between the band and their followers; looking at the DMB phenomenon from all perspectivesmdash;including interviews with the band; Charlottesville insiders who knew them in the early days; and; of course; the DMB fans who witnessed it all. This lively; insider book offers insights into: bull; The beginnings of the band in Charlottesville; VAmdash;which gave rise to the culture of taping and trading live shows; and the early online networking that laid the groundwork for their later explosive success. bull; The heady success of their first several albumsmdash;when the small ldquo;clubrdquo; of DMB fans suddenly became a lot less exclusive. bull; Their creative misfires in the early 2000smdash;including the leaked Lillywhite Sessions. bull; The crushing sudden loss of saxophonist LeRoi Mooremdash;and how the band emerged stronger than ever. A chronicle of the live Dave Matthews Band experience and what it means to be a part of it; So Much to Say is a comprehensive biography of this incredible group and the fans who helped them achieve such enduring success.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great text for learning the vocabulary of music theoryBy H. PurdonI have used Sandy Feldsteins Practical Theory Complete for many years. As a private voice piano teacher. I appreciate that this is a theory text that is accessible to beginner students. young and old. and as a refresher for those who know the basic music language. The format of the book. three clear explanations with practice then a review of the three "lessons" is helpful in the pace for the younger and to use as a Review Test with practical exercises to follow up with for those with knowledge of music. I also appreciate the "complete" volume because I can offer the savings to my students of purchasing all the volumes in one complete text. Thorough basic music theory knowledge is presented from note values to circle of 5ths in a great order for the end result of the student composing basic music. This text is a good opener to learning the vocabulary of the music language.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Outstanding product. the answer to my searchBy RidgeRunnerSimilar to another reviewer. Im a 60+ beginning guitarist. looking for a music theory tutorial. Ive been disappointed by Guitatar Theory For Dummies. found it to poorly written from an instructional point of view. Example: At the end of a chapter. a series of questions caused me to search fruitlessly for answers I must have missed. only to learn that NONE of the questions was covered in the chapter! The questions are posed as a tease for following chapters.Practical Theory is clearly written. obviously by an experienced teacher for the sole purpose of instruction. Each subject is clearly laid out and then then drilled in by a series of exercises. Ive learned more in a few evenings with this book than Ive ever been able to understand from Dummies or multiple internet sources. Highly recommend it!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great foundation in the basicsBy Corinne MckayAs an adult beginner lute player. I am really thrilled with this book. I took piano as a kid but never learned any theory. and I wanted something that was thorough but not too complex; something that would allow me to understand what the other musicians are talking about when I play in an ensemble. This book is perfect; you can do each lesson in about 10 minutes. then theres a review quiz at the end of every section. and you correct your answers with the key in the back of the book. Its definitely not a substitute for a college-level music theory course. but for the serious amateur musician. its great.
