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Music Drawing Down The Muse - David West MY THOUGHTSLOVED ITI adore stuff like this. I am a huge art fanatic (ask me about our collection of Americana Outside Art) and I admire any one with talent to draw as well as think outside the lines. What makes this book really special is that it relates the feelings associated with visual aspect of hearing great music. The portraits cover a wide range of music from hipster darlings to the mainstream. I think perhaps my favorite portrait is that of Devo which shows a manic drummer looking something like Vishnu with multiple arms banging on his kit. What fascinates me most about this art collection is that the artist was able to draw these fabulous renderings while attending a concert or during a sound check. They really capture the spirit of a musical performance. This lovely book would make an excellent gift of any music fan.

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