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Title: Books on Creativity?
Post by: wulffblood on 17 May 2023, 01:53 am
Hi all, do you have a favorite book on the practice of creating? I read a book called The Artist's Way and it was significantly helpful in my processes of creating, and am hoping to find other books that help with writing music / improvising / music composition. Thank you!
Title: Re: Books on Creativity?
Post by: FullRangeMan on 17 May 2023, 01:44 pm
I cannot do what you do, but I admire your talent, I could recommend good biographies on Classical master as Bach, Ravel, Schoenberg and other classical master. Beethoven and Mozart had difficult and turbulent lives all the time, the film Amadeus turned Mozart's life into a paradise.
Title: Re: Books on Creativity?
Post by: wulffblood on 17 May 2023, 04:21 pm
Quote from: FullRangeMan on 17 May 2023, 01:44 pm
I cannot do what you do, but I admire your talent, I could recommend good biographies on Classical master as Bach, Ravel, Schoenberg and other classical master. Beethoven and Mozart had difficult and turbulent lives all the time, the film Amadeus turned Mozart's life into a paradise.

I always welcome a good biography—do you have a favorite or two you'd recommend on these composers?
Title: Re: Books on Creativity?
Post by: FullRangeMan on 17 May 2023, 04:34 pm
In english only Beethoven/Solomon (https://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Revised-Maynard-Solomon/dp/0825672686/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ERV5W15AO6E3&keywords=Livro%3A+Beethoven+-+Maynard+Solomon&qid=1684345799&s=books&sprefix=livro+beethoven+-+maynard+solomon%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C264&sr=1-1)
Title: Re: Books on Creativity?
Post by: FullRangeMan on 18 May 2023, 12:53 pm
For my level of musical illiteracy the Rick Beato YT Channel always was very instrutive.
]https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rick+beato+music+theory
Title: Re: Books on Creativity?
Post by: bentconvert on 18 May 2023, 03:04 pm
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
By Rick Rubin
Title: Re: Books on Creativity?
Post by: wulffblood on 19 May 2023, 09:42 pm
Quote from: bentconvert on 18 May 2023, 03:04 pm
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
By Rick Rubin

Yes! This is on my list. I've heard a few podcast interviews with Rick Rubin and am excited to learn from his book. Thank you!
Title: Re: Books on Creativity?
Post by: wulffblood on 19 May 2023, 09:43 pm
Quote from: FullRangeMan on 18 May 2023, 12:53 pm
For my level of musical illiteracy the Rick Beato YT Channel always was very instrutive.
]https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rick+beato+music+theory

I haven't heard of this channel. Thanks for sharing! Something new to explore. Thanks @FullRangeMan
Title: Re: Books on Creativity?
Post by: newzooreview on 19 May 2023, 09:59 pm
I'm sure you've seen it, but The Beatles: Get Back provides a fascinating insight into their creative process. It shows rather than tells, so it might complement books about creativity.

https://ondisneyplus.disney.com/movie/the-beatles-get-back