The pictures are paired with tongue-in-cheek captions showcasing the likes and dislikes of both the man and the kitten. Like the guys themselves; this book is the perfect combination of cute; sexy; and funny. Youll find yourself saying "ooh" and "aw" at the same time!
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. The overlooked and sidelined hidden treasures of musicBy Books n music fanA topic that has surprisingly little exploration; music that was passed over for being only beautiful and not strange and nihilistic. Reilly goes back through the 20th century to encourage the reader to look again at the great works that were created by composers whos only mistake was to not be shocking or original(or politically connected) enough for the artsy modernist music mafia.There is so much music in the classical genre that deserves more performances.15 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Fills a nicheBy ExtollagerI should say right off that I am deliberately taking my time to read this book havent read every chapter yet. I know of nothing quite like it; though. A feature I want; at this point; particularly to commend is the way the author has (1) of conveying his delight in; and the meaningfulness of; the music as he has experienced it; while (2) somehow saying enough that this reader; at least; can distinguish between the sure bets and the iffy ones from the readers own point of view. Thus I credit Reilly (and the wonderful Samuel Palmer cover art) for putting me on to the Chandos recordings of the symphonies of Edmund Rubbra -- once I bought and listened to a CD of his symphonies 4; 10; 11; I knew I would want more. One of Reillys fine columns in Crisis Magazine put me on to Joly Braga Santos -- sure enough; I enjoyed the work (Symphony #4) praised there; as well. The Naxos CD of Douglas Lilburns symphonies is another example. On the other hand; while Reilly likes Martinu and Nielsen; what he says about these composers conveys important things about their work such that someone like me who is not enchanted would have sufficient warning that this is someone to hear first before buying. I hope that in a few years there can be a sequel to this book. In the meantime; Im glad to have a copy of Surprised by Beauty and to be able to read Mr. Reillys columns in Crisis.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Surprised by DepthBy CustomerWhile I do not share his taste in all he various pieces of music that he recommends; I was always impressed by the extraordinarily profound analysis that Robert Reilly offers for each. Through this book I was introduced to many exceptional modern composers that I had not known. Thank you! It was worth it!
