Funk Jazz Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 there is a discussion about Robert Zinn and Chomsky going on over in the open mic forum, and after reading some passionate posts, i got to wondering what books are you reading? after you're done practicing, of course me? right now i just started reading colin powell's "my american journey" and "garcia" the biography of jerry garcia. keeping the universe in balance, you know? when i'm stuck for inspiration i usually turn to pablo neruda, ts eliot, or the tao te ching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMOND DUST Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I read alot of books. Recently i read "Chasin' the Trane" about (who else) Coltrane, and "Caught in the Crossfire" the S.R.V bio. But i really dig Stephen King books. Also, a few months back i read "Picaso", another bio. http://b-cordova.dmusic.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 I like reading mags such as National Geographic, Popular Science, and Wired. I'm into sci fi and mystery books. The current book I'm reading is Tony Hillerman's "Listening Woman". I thought this was about the thread title... I'd say YJM 0, WS 1 sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Right now it's Stephnn King's "Wolves of the Calla" (read them all ) But I'm also working on Forrest White's "Fender, the inside story" (Found it at half price books, very interesting insight on Leo and the ups and downs) Dr. Taz, Ive also read all of Hillerman's stuff (have you seen the two that PBS has produced?) Lynn G http://www.teamtatham.com/lynntest/girl156.gif Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Originally posted by lynng - guitar geezer: [QB]Right now it's Stephnn King's "Wolves of the Calla" (read them all ) I just started reading that Sunday. I've loved his Dark Tower series for years, and I'm both excited and a little disappointed that he has now finished it (the final 2 books are complete and are supposed to be released next year). May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antimatter Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Never enough reading time! Ususally for me it's to escape. I really dig Micahael Crichton. He always does great research for his books and I always learn something. Also like the Harry Bosch series from Michael Connelly, as well as others in the Mystery genre. Also like the History stuff as long as it's written well. Oh and this Forum is the best reading of all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawill Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Call me boring...I'm waiting... This is quite a coincidence, since, I am reading the Shakespear Tragedies again. I don't think many people realize how many modern novels are based on these amazing classics. They are not easy to read at first, but they are very much like playing guitar in that they have a rythym and all you have to do is find the groove and get in the pocket! I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Strat Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Guitar Player is on the top of my reading list! Seriously, I've got too much going on with school and work to read a book right now. BlueStrat a.k.a. "El Guapo" ...Better fuzz through science... http://geocities.com/teleman28056/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 to name a few.. Hop on pop, green eggs and ham, the cat in the hat, and too mant dinosaur books! lately i have been considering a green eggs and ham blues tune! Dr. Seuss = great lyrics. note : i have two boys and this is the bed time reading ...mmmmkay? http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedro Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I'm a horribly slow reader. It takes me seemingly forever to get through a book. I find my mind wandering off and contemplating things that have nothing to do with the plot. And if I ever put a book down for a couple of days, it'll be a week before I pick it up again. Having said that, I'm currently reading "The Da Vinci Code" and "The History of Britain". Everybody knows rock attained perfection in 1974. It's a scientific fact. - Homer Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 shakespeare sucks, i can kick his ass!! http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skye Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I'm sure you've noticed my superior intelect by my extensive written works. therefore I belive that you should all listen to me when I say: TOLSTOY RULES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted December 4, 2003 Author Share Posted December 4, 2003 Originally posted by IamYngwieMalmsteen: shakespeare sucks, i can kick his ass!! thanks! i needed that to get going this morning. this bout officially goes to the undisputed featherweight champion of his world, fighting out of the androgeny corner, Yngwie "Swedish Fish" Malmsteen's Pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted December 5, 2003 Author Share Posted December 5, 2003 bump for guitarzan ^ | | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Björn Fröberg Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I'm a slow reader too, I never have the time to read all the books I wan't to read. My all-time favourite is Douglas Adams - The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy-series. Adams was a great comedian, and he's damn intelligent too. Literature's Frank Zappa. Other favourites are all the other Douglas Adams books, Jack Kerouac - On the Road, Ken Kesey - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Robert M Pirsig - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.. Can't remember all the good books I've read just now. - Bob Freebird A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. -Douglas Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMcGuitar Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Originally posted by Björn Fröberg: I'm a slow reader too, I never have the time to read all the books I wan't to read. My all-time favourite is Douglas Adams - The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy-series. Adams was a great comedian, and he's damn intelligent too. Literature's Frank Zappa. Other favourites are all the other Douglas Adams books, Jack Kerouac - On the Road, Ken Kesey - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Robert M Pirsig - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.. Can't remember all the good books I've read just now.42 ! (I'm a big Douglas Adams fan too) May all your thoughts be random! - Neil www.McFaddenArts.com www.MikesGarageRocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funk Jazz Posted December 8, 2003 Author Share Posted December 8, 2003 Originally posted by Björn Fröberg: Other favourites are all the other Douglas Adams books, Jack Kerouac - On the Road, Ken Kesey - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Robert M Pirsig - Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.. Can't remember all the good books I've read just now. Originally posted by NoëlMcGuitar: 42 ! (I'm a big Douglas Adams fan too)you hippies have the right answer, but you've been asking the wrong question! the dirk gently stuff is great, too! douglas adams is a genius. i think he could kick Yngwies ass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddy ray Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 just finished atlas shrugged by ayn rand have fun now! whatever the mind of man can concieve & believe it can achieve! study it as a science/practice it as an art! luck...that's what happens when preparation & opportunity intersect properly percieved every situation becomes an opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamsa2000 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 I'm spoilt rotten by my local library - they specialise in music biographies and have just about everything imaginable. The last one I read was about Steve Earle.At the moment I'm reading Mao's Last Dancer, an autobiography by Li Cunxin.Inspirational story of a young boy taken from a poor village to be turned into a ballet dancer, shows what life was like in China during the Cultural Revolution. Li Cunxin was a top ballet dancer defected to the US in the 80's and now lives in Australia.Read this to your kids when they start complaining how tough things are for them.I'm tipping this one to be turned into a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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