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A da Vincian Notebook in sound!

William Reed | Tokyo, Japan | 05/06/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Reading Michael Gelb's book, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci, was to rediscover da Vinci as a genius whose way of thought and action can be emulated by anyone in search of greater breadth and depth in life. The WORKBOOK/NOTEBOOK companion volume was a further enticement to do so, but the latest spin-off from the book, _How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: The Soundtrack, Vol. I THE CLASSIC GENIUSES_, is a work of art in itself. We are fortunate to live in an age where quality recordings of music are readily available in every genre, a luxury Leonardo himself never knew. Interestingly, all of the recordings which Michael Gelb has selected for this 2-CD musical companion to his best-selling book were composed after Leonardo died, suggesting that the Renaissance was as much for our future as our past. This double CD selection, featuring a gourmet's choice of some of the best of Western music, is not just another anthology. It also contains over 40 minutes of audio commentary by the author, which brings the principles of da Vincian thinking directly to bear on music appreciation. You won't find this approach elsewhere, which makes it all the more valuable. If Vol. I covers some of the geniuses of Classical western music, we can hope that Vol. 2 will take the concept further into the world of the geniuses of Jazz."

Eternal Beauty to My Ears

Merle Braun | Richmond, Virginia | 04/21/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bravo! Brillant! Magnificant! At long last a music appreciation course for all to enjoy! Michael Gelb, author of "How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps To Genius Everyday", has now taken the next leap into the realm of genius. Gelb's new cd, "How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: The Classical Genius", includes his personal "top 10" list of the Western tradition, as well as insightful commentary by the author. One will journey through the evolution of the Western tradition of music with artists such as Giovanni da Palestrina, Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gustav Mahler, and many other great masters. Gelb's adept ability to harmonize the Seven da Vincian Principles and Leonardo's accomplishments in the company with the great musical masterpieces of the Western canon, deserves a standing ovation! "The Musical Companion' will heighten one's senses and give one a taste of truth and eternal beauty, two things da Vinci searched for his entire life. This is one cd everyone must have in his collection! Go buy it now....and get the book as well. We applaud you Mr. Gelb!"