I can't tell you how often I've asked my music maven brother whatever became of the American Standard. And each time he tells me, "Well, tastes changeI can't tell you how often I've asked my music maven brother whatever became of the American Standard. And each time he tells me, "Well, tastes changed. People just wanted something else." That's only part of the story. Ben Yagoda has really delved into the history, politics and economics of the music business to express what really happened to Tin Pan Alley in this really entertaining, wonderful, thoroughly researched book. I am a huge fan of the American Standard, and maybe that helped me in giving this the five stars I think this fascinating treatment so richly deserves....more
What a great little book! I had a feeling that working with improv could be a spiritual experience, and, sure enough, a friend pointed me to this littWhat a great little book! I had a feeling that working with improv could be a spiritual experience, and, sure enough, a friend pointed me to this little work. I want to try doing a spirituality group focused on the exercises here....more
This is a great book. The second edition (the one with the red cover) looks like it may be a different book, but it's all in the second edition plus mThis is a great book. The second edition (the one with the red cover) looks like it may be a different book, but it's all in the second edition plus more. If you're hard up for cash, don't buy both buy the one with the red cover. So, read my review there. ...more
This is a great introduction to clowning. In fact, it's the only one worth reading. Lots of exercises that gently break you in to this wonderful art fThis is a great introduction to clowning. In fact, it's the only one worth reading. Lots of exercises that gently break you in to this wonderful art form, along with mention of many, many clowns of whom you may or may not be aware--both classical clowns, like Grimaldi, and media clowns, like Lucille Ball, Charlie Chaplin and Steve Martin. This isn't the only pathway into clown, but it is one of the clearest that keeps the beginning clown in mind. If you're interested in finding your clown, this is the best book out there for you....more
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