Drumming at the edge of magic: A journey into the spirit of percussion

Explores the role of drums, rattles, and gongs in human societies revealing the primal hypnotic power of these instruments

Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion

Stevens, Jay

Hart, Mickey

Lieberman, Fredric

Religion & Spirituality

Harper-San Francisco

Planet Drum: A Celebration of Percussion and Rhythm

Examines the uses of percussion and rhythm throughout history and around the world

Arts & Photography

Music

Harpercollins

Sonneborn, D. A.

Now in its landmark fifth year, Da Capo Best Music Writing has become one of the most eagerly awaited annuals of them all. Celebrating the year in music writing by gathering a rich array of essays, missives, and musings on every style of music from rock to hip-hop to R&amp;B to jazz and more, it is essential reading for anyone who loves great music and accomplished writing. Scribes of every imaginable sort-novelists, poets, journalists, musicians-are gathered to create a multi-voiced snapshot of the year in music writing.Past contributors have included: Lynn Hirschberg * Chuck Klosterman * Elizabeth Gilbert * Jay McInerney * Elvis Costello * Susan Orlean * Jonathan Lethem * Lorraine Ali * Greil Marcus * Richard Meltzer * Robert Gordon * Sarah Vowell * Nick Tosches * Anthony DeCurtis * William Gay * Whitney Balliett * Lester Bangs * Rosanne Cash * Eddie Dean * Selwyn Seyfu Hinds * Alec Wilkinson * David Hadju * Lenny Kaye * The Onion * Gary Giddins * Luc Sante * Monica Kendrick * Kalefa Sanneh

Da Capo Best Music Writing 2004: The Year's Finest Writing on Rock, Hip-hop, Jazz, Pop, Country, & More

Bresnick, Paul

Da Capo Press

Drumming at the Edge of Magic

HarperAudio

<div>For nearly twenty-five years, millions have known Mickey Hart as as percussionist for the Grateful Dead, one of the world's best-loved and most enduring rock bands. Now Hart tells the compelling story of his journey into the spirit of percussion. Part autobiography and personal memoir, this book recounts the exciting discovery of the historical and spiritual heritage of Hart's instrument and a unique and impassioned quest to unlock the secrets of the drum, the instrument that has, since ancient times, transported humanity to the "edge of magic" and beyond.</div>

SOFT SKULL PRESS *

Acid Test

A look at the nature and origins of music by the drummer for the Grateful Dead, who has studied music for thirty years, examines the power of music to heal and transform the human spirit. Original. 30,000 first printing. Tour.

In this unique celebration of the power of sound, former Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart shares thirty years of collected quotes and wisdom he has compiled about music's power to transform. Reprint. 30,000 first printing. Tour.

Spirit into Sound: The Magic of Music

Grateful Dead Books

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Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion

Planet Drum: A Celebration of Percussion and Rhythm

Planet Drum: A Celebration of Percussion and Rhythm

Da Capo Best Music Writing 2004: The Year's Finest Writing on Rock, Hip-hop, Jazz, Pop, Country, & More

Drumming at the Edge of Magic

Drumming at the Edge of Magic

Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion

Drumming at the Edge of Magic: A Journey into the Spirit of Percussion

Spirit into Sound: The Magic of Music