Thursday, April 28, 2005
What to listen for in music
This was the title of the book I bought last week while on the pick-up-old-books at a second-hand store routine. A title like that would normally evoke skepticism, but in this case, the author was Aaron Copland. Copland, the premier American composer for around four decades, toyed with different genres; from ballet and orchestral music to choral music and movie scores. Having gone through half of it, I must admit it is a great resource. Written first in 1957, the book is available on Amazon.
To make the most of it though, a little knowledge of music is useful. That is not to say that a layman can't take a few valuable perspectives away from it. The thing I liked the most is the simplicity and the clarity he brings to the process of composing. Highly recommended!
To make the most of it though, a little knowledge of music is useful. That is not to say that a layman can't take a few valuable perspectives away from it. The thing I liked the most is the simplicity and the clarity he brings to the process of composing. Highly recommended!
