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This study of the hidden side of music and its subtle effects is one of the most detailed books ever written on the subject.
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This is a bad book........2007-03-27
I am a musicain. This book is wrong. This book is perfect for people who are looking to blame the problems of society on everything but society itself(themselves). Music is a product of society, not the other way around as Tame argues. David Tame is insane!
Look at how the godless liberals squirm at good and evil!.......2005-05-08
It makes me laugh when godless liberals get all upset when someone mentions good and evil or right and wrong. "It's all good" in their eyes! They talk of being "narrow minded"... just remember the road to hell is wide and the road to Heaven is narrow!
Important reading for anyone that listens to or makes music .......2004-09-30
I see that some of Tame's opinions on "new" music and jazz/blues etc. have angered some of the earlier reviewers, and I do agree that in a few cases he might be a bit harsh in his perspective while boosting music that is not that much better. However, in general, I believe his perspectives to be right on, not out of the mind of strict repressive fundamentalist, but out of the mind and heart of a being who is witnessing music as it really is, and is not afraid to use his discernment with a bigger scope than most might. This book gives important insight into music, and regardless of your orientation to music, it will give you a much deeper perspective, and I recomend it to all of you. His perspectives are greatly needed, and his discernment is in most cases very good. If more musicians read this book and took it to heart, we would at least find ourselves in the midst of a more mindful, selfless, and intelligent music than we would otherwise.
Sense Mixed with Nonsense.......2004-07-06
My intention is to review not the book as a whole but to focus in on chap. 2, "The New Music". Tame's analysis of 20th-century classical music is completely one-sided, with examples carefully selected to support his point of view. Here's his view briefly summed up: All 20th-century music is a heap of unholy garbage. The problem is that he focuses only on the most avant-garde and radical composers (Schoenberg, Cage etc.) Where do composers such as Bartok, Prokofiev, or Messiaen fit in his analysis? They receive no mention. For Tame, the 20th century was simply a diabolical parade starting with Debussy and ending with cacophonous rock. I agree completely with Tame that atonality and other radical developments are unhealthy and anti-musical; but there is more to 20th-century music than the ten most avant-garde composers! In a false dichotomy, he places the avant-gardists on one hand and on the other hand such unabashed traditionalists and romanticists as Rachmaninoff and Vaughan Williams, whom he absolutely adores. In short, his picture of music in the 20th century is skewed and dishonest. Yes, great music was produced by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and all the old masters of western music. But great music was also produced in the 20th century - music of emotional depth, intellectual acuity, and (often strange) beauty. So Tame does not care for 20th-century music. Fine; but why does he have to smear all of it with a kind of moral depravity?
Many of Tame's conclusions are wild, and some are positively bogus - none more so than those concerning one of the founders of modernism, Igor Stravinsky. For example, his assertion that Stravinsky had a lot in common with the rock-and-roll culture because of his "degenerative" lifestyle. Can we have some evidence to back up this assertion?! Pretty soon he's ridiculously comparing poor Igor to the Rolling Stones. Again, Tame concentrates only on Stravinsky's most radical (for its time) work: THE RITE OF SPRING. Tame seems to think that this is the only thing Stravinsky wrote and focuses on it to the exclusion of all his other music - an attitude I associate with the musically unsophisticated. What about an assessment of Stravinsky's later music, which shows a strain of conservatism and a concern for the musical values which Tame upholds? There is a real difference between the Stravinsky of THE RITE OF SPRING and the Stravinsky of the SYMPHONY OF PSALMS; but in his desire to paint him as a barbarian radical, Tame neglects to give a textured picture. In addition, Tame's statement on p. 97 that Stravinsky touched virtually all of the "New Music" styles is very misleading; to my knowledge, he did not turn late in life to computer music! Stravinsky's religious faith and his general classical Christian outlook get no mention. And pardon me for mentioning it, but anyone who thinks OEDIPUS REX is mockery of opera is not playing with a full deck of cards. Can anyone take this author seriously?
I think we have serious reason to doubt the musical expertise of a writer who writes the following phrase: "[The music of THE RITE OF SPRING] reaches such a crescendo of hedonistic abandonment..." Anyone with a high school education and/or an elementary musical training knows that a crescendo is a climax, not the building to a climax. Please, savor that marvelous little sentence. It tells us a lot about the author.
A few interesting trees in a forest of speciousness........2003-12-21
The book starts with some history of how some people and powers dealt with music, since, as we all know, music has the power to influence our emotions. Duh, nothing new here, but then Tame goes on to stating as fact his own narrow religious world view. He writes that our "materialist" world has given us music that is devoid of spirituality. Is music the chicken or the egg? Yet critics have found every new musical idea to be atacked as immoral, the same for all art. He ends with a few lines from the Sex Pistols as proof the world is going to hell in a handbasket. And this Intro is the best part, it's all downhill from there into primal mysticism and worse.
For example, this comical contradiction he claims is self evident: religious belief is not superstition but "some form of Higher Truth" at the core of all things. In other words SUPERSTITION!
The book is out of print and has countless used copies for sale for a good reason. Save your two dollars for something else.
Customer Reviews:
A Nice Textbook.......2007-05-20
This book is the best textbook ever! I would recommend this book for [...] students. It includes a lot of information and it's colorful. This book is very useful!
Excellent book.......2003-09-06
I would recommend this book for seventh graders at any school. It is full of information. I bought this book and I am in love with it. I was surprised at all the stuff I learned.
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Exploring Chile With the Five Themes of Geography (The Library of the Western Hemisphere)
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The Bear Says North: Tales from Northern Lands
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Inspired by the beauty, mystery, and harshness of the high Arctic, renowned storyteller Bob Barton has collected and retold his favorite tales from northern lands. Here are folk and fairy tales from Scandinavia, Russia, and the far north of Canada. Absorbing such magical stories as "The Reindeer Herder and the Moon" to "Katya and the Goat with the Silver Hoof" to "The Raven and the Whale," readers become part of the tradition of handing down precious lore through the generations.
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If you love movies, TV, and video games, then you’ve probably thought seriously about investing in a high-definition television set, otherwise known as HDTV. But before you run to your nearest electronic goods store, you should know what you’re investing your hard-earned money in, which TV set is good for you, and other things that will optimize your viewing pleasure.
HDTV for Dummies shows you everything you need to know about buying the right equipment, setting it up, and enjoying all the things you love about TV. It’ll save you tons of confusion over this exciting new technology and tell you everything you need to know about terms, concepts, and the difference between HD and digital. This handy guide gives you the tools you need to:
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Get connected with video and audio cables
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Hook up your DVD player, VCR, PC, camcorder, and other fun stuff
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Mount your HDTV
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Receive HDTV programming
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Install game consoles like PS3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii
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Enhance your HDTV with audio upgrades
The guide also shows you how to shop smart and lists the best places to buy your HDTV and popular accessories to pump up your system. With up-to-date knowledge on the latest technology in the market today, HDTV for Dummies gives you a clear picture of what HDTV can do for your viewing experience!
Customer Reviews:
Booksmart, HDTV Smart.......2007-04-04
Technology is always changing, and whatever it has to take, we all have to accept the times that are really changing. That is said with computers and the way we download music. Most people right now download music to their ipods, rather than go to a music store and listen to great music you can get online. That also is really said with televisions too. In 2009, we all will have to change to televisions with the HD signals, according to the F.C.C. It is also fo consumers to figure out how to upgrade to the new technology. Fortunately, the Dummies people really know how to set the stage for those who need to know the new setup in this delightful book.
HDTV For Dummies 2nd edition, is one of the latest books in the Dummies series, that displays to consumers the odds and ends of HDTV. The book tells you how to bee street smart and consumer smart, when you go out and purchase the latest models in televisions. It also tells you to look out for the specialty tuners like ATSC, and NTSC. It also seperates to consumers the new tuners and televisions like HDTV, as well as digital television which are SDTV, and EDTV. It also neatly displays all the setups when you're hooking televisions to cable, and what kind of model would be the best as a picture, a more popular 16x9 screen, or the traditional 4x3 screen display. The graphs and displays are well-written and display mostly everything you need to know in a beautifully written book.
All in all, if you're shoppinf for a HDTV, you really need to get this book first. HDTV For Dummies is a really great buy for anybody who is electronically challenged, or for anyone who needs help setting up their new lifestyle. When I get ready to buy a new HDTV, I'll know that this is the book that helped me make it all possible. I definitely recommend this as a must buy.
Price: A-
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Overall: B
HDTV For Dummies.......2007-03-20
Wonderful book. would never buy an HD TV without reading this book first!
Good Education.......2006-03-02
I ordered HDTV for Dummies, expecting to learn a little bit about purchasing an HDTV and got a much better education than I expected. Thanks to the book I will now, 1) wait for a 1080P quality set, 2) make sure I use digital connections and 3) know how to connect a surround sound system. I recommend this book to anyone thinking about upgrading to HDTV.
Finally I can talk to the HDTV sales people.......2006-02-06
This book brought me up to speed quickly so I can compare options in selecting HDTV gear. If I want to drill down on something, I at least know the background with which to do the nitty gritty work. HDTV for Dummies did a great job of dealing with a highly technical topic in help me with all the acronyms. I've since used what I learned by going to the on-line places recommended in the book and was far more adept at navigating and understanding the topic than I'd be otherwise. I'm spending a lot of money on my home theater, and I want to make sure I do it right. I don't trust the sales guys in the department stores because they want to sell me something right then and there; I likewise like to doublecheck what I learn in one place on the Internet in another place, because you need to double check your facts on the Web. It's clear these authors know what they are talking about, and I've got my sights on a nice 1080p DLP as a result of my reading this book, and also on a whole suite of other things to extend this around the house. The authors, also wrote Smart Homes for Dummies and Home Theater for Dummies -- neither of which I've read but I'm going to now clearly have the attitude that if you are going to spend a ton of money on this stuff, at least make it so you can use it around the house. That alone made the investment in money and time in this book worthwhile. I can easily give this book 5 stars!
HDTV Confusion Erased.......2006-02-04
I know that for me the price was a drop in the bucket compared to my equipment and I enjoy the confidence that I'm getting the most from my investment - I even understand what 1080i means!
If you're even thinking of making the jump to HDTV this is the right guide for you. It'll take away the confusion of acronyms, interconnections, and formats to let you get the most out of whatever set you buy.
Book Description
Select the best equipment for your home theater
The fun and easy way™ to create the movie theater experience in your own home
Are you ready for HDTV? Checking out surround sound and DVRs? This value-priced guide clearly explains the latest advances in home entertainment electronics and makes sense out of all the available choices. It then helps you choose the right equipment and shows you how to put it all together to build the home theater system of your dreams!
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
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- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Customer Reviews:
Home Theater for Dummies.......2007-02-06
This was a well written basics type book. Definitely good for someone who knows nothing about home theater.
Very nicely written - but needs an update.......2005-08-12
This book is a bit dated. But since I am really a dummy in this area, it has been good to bone up my knowledge, as I gear up to buy and build up a audio home theater - I skipped most of the stuff on the video chapters as I don't plan a movie theater at home.
It does need to be updated. PC and network information are old, so are some of the things around emerging standards. It could also do with some pictures and wiring diagrams - I am no dummy with electronics, but had difficulty understanding what was mean by a central panel, that could be placed in my basement or some place out of sight.
Must read for newbie.......2005-06-08
Three months ago, my wife suggested that we upgrade our 15 year old TV to a "home entertainment center". So off we go to the local store to look at options. Spoke to a couple of salesmen who were worse than useless. In frustration, I bought this book. After a quick and pleasant read, I felt that I had a reasonable understanding of the options one has when setting up a "home entertainment center." We now have a v-e-r-y nice component system that is a breeze to use.
It isn't difficult to specify and install a system. However, now that I've done it, I realize that most people make a number of unneccesary mistakes. If you know all about this stuff then don't buy the book. However, if you have questions like I did then buy the book and you'll find that you'll end up with a system far superior to the ones owned by most "know it alls".
Great for novices.......2004-02-03
Wish I'd bought this when I first started researching home theaters. I was a novice, having purchased only a couple of 27" analog sets in the past 15 years. Rather than starting with a book like this, I researched mine the time consuming way: talking to knowledgable friends; wasting time with sales droids at electronic stores, reading home theater magazines. About two months later things reached critical mass and I could finally make an informed decision.
My advice: buy this book, read it, and afterwards *still* do what I did. Only save the sales droids for last (by then you'll know more than they do), and look but don't buy. Then go home and buy what you want at Amazon.
Good primer for newbies, but not great.......2004-01-25
For someone who's entirely new to home theater -- from A/V receivers to speakers to display monitors to hooking everything up -- "Home Theater for Dummies" offers a quick primer on the subject. It covers both sound and sight and gives honest opinions on many things.
However, it suffers from excessive use of parenthesis and side notes and confusing run-on sentences. Also, the explanation of key topics such DVI and a display's aspect ratio still leaves the reader highly confused. The trouble seems to stem from the fact that neither author has a deep grasp of the home theater technologies and they might have just lifted all this information from various sources and put it in book form.
Since the book is cheap on Amazon, I still recommend it to all newcomers to the wonderful world of home theater. If you need more information, get the optimizer discs the books recommends and also check the web for detailed discussions.
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HDTV For Dummies(r)
Manufacturer: HUNGRY MINDS (TWLD)
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