Good books

dc · Post by dc » Tue Jan 10, 2006 8:46 am

Reading a couple of good books at the moment. Really enjoying the Strat Chronicles, and also Stranded in Paradise.

Optimus_prime · Post by **Optimus_prime** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 3:47 pm

Marilyn Mansons "long hard road out of hell"

really good book

and High Fidelity of course

Rog · Post by **Rog** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:54 pm

If you can, find a copy of:

Rock Hardware ISBN 1-871547-35-0

Its a great book to read and reference. Its basically 40 years of Rock Instrumentation - the great instrumnts - how they are used and how they shape the sound of popular music.

Its one of the two books I always keep on my desk, the other being:

The New Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll ISBN 0-684-81044-1

That's a history of the biographical and discographical information of over 1800 artists, with great info and insight into each.

1-3-8 · Post by **1-3-8** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:10 pm

anything by Dr Suess can provide a good read

Kristie · Post by **Kristie** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:45 am

I'm reading "TotallyGuitar" by TonyBacon/Dave Hunter.

It's A2 sized, and shiny, and is much more interesting than 'Contempary Linear Algebra'.

Gelato · Post by **Gelato** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:29 am

Kristie_Amperzahn wrote:I'm reading "TotallyGuitar" by TonyBacon/Dave Hunter.

It's A2 sized, and shiny, and is much more interesting than 'Contempary Linear Algebra'.

That is a fantastic book (the guitar one, not the algebra)

sgt mukuzi · Post by **sgt mukuzi** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 7:42 am

the sex revolts. great spin on alt rock. a must read!
lydian cromatic concept for tonal organisation by george russell, explains altered harmony better than any book on the planet!

Post by Bg » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:23 am

I'm a guitar traitor.... I'm reading Clarkson on Cars, I like my opinions, opinionated.

I'm also reading The Road Code for Motorcyclists, a right riveting read. I never got my bike license transferred over when I came here, I've lost my UK license so its easier to resit the test. I've got a yearning for another bike

Optimus_prime · Post by **Optimus_prime** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:30 am

is that book by one of the hosts of top gear?
if so, I gotta read that book, I love that show
British comedy and cars, great mix

Post by Bg » Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:44 am

yep its Jeremy Clarkson. A collection of the columns he's written for 'Performance Car' magazine over the years. Some of them are a bit dated as it starts in the 80's but very funny anyway

an ideal toilet read

TMG 03 · Post by **TMG 03** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:39 am

I got a bike itch that needs dealing too as well.

offender · Post by **offender** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:47 am

bluesgeek wrote:I'm a guitar traitor.... I'm reading Clarkson on Cars, I like my opinions, opinionated.

I'm also reading The Road Code for Motorcyclists, a right riveting read. I never got my bike license transferred over when I came here, I've lost my UK license so its easier to resit the test. I've got a yearning for another bike

Did you transfer your UK car license in NZ without grief? (a straight swap?)

Post by Bg » Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:10 am

yes though I had to do the theory test, passed it with 100% though

Gelato · Post by **Gelato** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:23 am

bluesgeek wrote:I'm a guitar traitor.... I'm reading Clarkson on Cars, I like my opinions, opinionated.

I've just recently got 'What Not To Drive' by Richard Hammond from Top Gear, also a funny book.

Post by Bg » Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:25 am

yeah I got that for xmas too