Sweet Jane 61 Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Several years since the tragic passing of former Beatle George Harrison comes a splendid new book about the talented musician. While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Music Of George Harrison (Hal Leonard Books / $19.95) is a meticulously researched and detailed chronicle behind the Quiet Beatle’s acclaimed musical legacy. Written by esteemed British writer Simon Leng, who also penned the excellent Carlos Santana tome, Soul Sacrifice, the book offers a comprehensive essay through Harrison’s stylistic flights of musical fancy. Tracing his early rockabilly roots (Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Elvis Presley) to his flirtations with Folk-Rock (Bob Dylan, The Byrds) to his groundbreaking exploration in Indian music (Ravi Shankar) to his late ’80s musical reawakening as a member of The Traveling Wilburys, this excellent book celebrates Harrison’s long and winding musical journey. Leng’s obvious admiration for his subject doesn’t mar the book’s scope but rather enhances its readability. The author’s genuine love for his subject shines through the text, enhancing his authoritative analysis of the music. Whether you’re wanting to study the origins of Harrison’s Revolver standout, "Taxman," investigate the avant-garde textures of his late ’60s solo LP, Wonderwall, (its title cribbed decades later by Oasis), follow the litigious maze of "My Sweet Lord," examine such underrated solo albums as 33 1/3, Gone Troppo and George Harrison, or take an insider’s peek behind the making of Harrison’s last studio album Brainwashed, While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Music Of George Harrison is a wonderful tribute to one of music’s most innovative and important artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I will make a point of reading this. It sounds great and I love George Harrison's music....not just his Beatles contributions, but solo too. A few of my favorite George songs are Dark Horse, Think for Yourself and Give Me Love...I'd pay $20 to hear all three right now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I think this will be a book that he would approve of, sounds excellent. My Christmas list is getting longer by the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 A few of my favorite George songs are Dark Horse, Think for Yourself and Give Me Love...I'd pay $20 to hear all three right now.... All three at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Sequentially..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 You must have that songs... at least, "Think for yourself"... Everybody has Rubber Soul at home!! If you want I can mail it to you... free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Oh Edna, I have them all...I just wanted to hear them right now! But thank you for the kind offer, you once again prove why you are reigning queen of SongFactordom... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 You must have that songs... at least, "Think for yourself"... Everybody has Rubber Soul at home!! If you want I can mail it to you... free! I'd like to have it, please... I'm a sucker for good, and free music... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hey Ron, I'll gladly chip in to hear those three songs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Wow, Ron, thanks for your lovely words... I´ve learned a lot from UncleJoe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 We all have.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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