7string Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 After seemingly rave reviews I bought this book cheap from Amazon. Has anyone else read this book and what did you think of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Its alright. I found it to be a little pretentious(sic) at times,but it's got some interesting ideas in it. It's totally worth reading though-especially if you're a fan of Victor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have to admit that I thought it was total conkers. I did read the whole book, but the further through the book that I went, the more weird it became. I even read some of it to my wife, just to make sure that I wasn't mis-understanding it somehow, but she just gave me really strange looks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6stringbassist Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I thought it really good, I've recommended it to people, and lent it to a few people to read. I agree it could be considered a bit odd in places, but it ties in with his beliefs in a link between nature and music, and spirituality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Maybe I have too scientific an approach to all things. I just found it strange Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 It is more than a littel strange in places but I must admit I really enjoyed it. It's an interesting approach to explaining music. Cheers Alun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjamm Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Just read the chapter on his site...interesting stuff! It seems to tie in with his Bass player TV master class vids! Has anyone got a copy of this that they want to move on? Pm if so please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I'd like a copy of "the music lesson" i can swop a hard back guy pratt ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 No problem. Just PM with your address !! "The Music Lesson" paperback will probably only gather dust on the shelf. Don't think I'll be reading it again !! I wonder how many would read "The Music Lesson" if it wasn't written by a "name" bass player..... I for one only bought it on Vic's reputation and the rave reviews on the back of the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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