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A Deeper Blue: the Life and Music of Townes Van Zandt PDF Book A DEEPER BLUE: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF TOWNES VAN ZANDT PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Robert Earl Hardy | 320 pages | 15 Feb 2010 | University of North Texas Press,U.S. | 9781574412857 | English | Texas, United States A Deeper Blue: The Life and Music of Townes van Zandt PDF Book That's where this book comes in handy. From here, Hardy moves on to discuss the amusing and cloudy story of Van Zandt's first recording contract, "bizarre even by industry standards. I've been a huge fan of Townes for years now, and even after reading many articles about him and watching "Be Here To Love Me" numerous times, there were still a lot of things I learned for the first time reading this book. Beginning with the Van Zandt family's deep roots in Texas, debut author Robert Earl Hardy draws on interviews with relatives and friends to delve into the surprisingly normal childhood of Townes Van Zandt — Sabina Radio Station Interview Host : "What do you think was the most challenging, the hardest time in your life? Townes was a man on the road, and felt restless when he was 'home' for more than a couple of weeks. Follow Billboard. Highly recommended for fans of Townes or folk and country music in general. Dec 05, Donald rated it liked it. That said, the chapter on his treatment shock therapy at a Galveston psychiatric center while he was in college, made me cr Townes Van Zandt is one of the best songwriters of all time. He was such a great songwriter. And, he misses some major points, when it comes to the song meanings as well. Additional names may appear in Subjects below. Description Last Updated Feb. This book was a going away gift from my friend Laurencia as she left for the big smoke. It was a lovely afternoon; Townes was sitting on a swing outdoors. If you love Texas music and songwriting, this book just may be for you. Audio and Video Sources pp. Great insight to the life of Townes! About Browse this Partner. The referencing to his two parakeets approving the woman he is with is key to a very charming aspect of Townes' nature and are easily the best lines of the excellent song. Here was a man who let heroin, whisky and vodka destroy his career, three marriages and his entire personal life. May be approximate. Anderson rated it really liked it. Average rating 3. Identifier Unique identifying numbers for this book in the Digital Library or other systems. What do you make of a character like Townes Van Zandt? This 'Life and Music of Townes Van Zandt" is a dark portrait of a brilliant, bi-polar, alcoholic artist. Feb 06, John Arnette rated it it was amazing. We travel miles a day to do it. He was a very talented songwriter, and with his death in in a tortured life came to an end. From great struggles comes the most amazing art, and that's the story here. Sort order. One of 11 books in the series: North Texas Lives of Musicians series available on this site. Endnotes pp. I never really realized Townes was bipolar before he was addicted. Even for people that aren't into music. Search term. A Deeper Blue: The Life and Music of Townes van Zandt Writer Highly recommended for fans of Townes or folk and country music in general. This is a rather thorough bio, starting with his childhood growing up in various parts of the country starting in Texas, where the Van Zandt family has deep roots, going back to pre-Republic, when it was still Mexican territory. A sober look at the inebriated life and times of Townes Van Zandt, the greatest songwriter Texas ever spawned. Feb 13, Mike rated it it was amazing Shelves: kindle-books , biography , music. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. I was tempted to give A Deeper Blue. He was very funny and witty. It's a tough life that Townes Van Zandt lived and remarkable that he lived as long and produced as much as he did. Robert Earl Hardy clearly did his research and put tremendous amounts of time and heart to get this book right. In spite of being reared in a loving home, Townes was a restless spirit, eventually attributed in part to bipolar disorder at a time when awareness of the condition was not fully understood, managed, or accepted. Books by Robert Earl Hardy. Why is it that so many creative geniuses self destruct? This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Townes was a man on the road, and felt restless when he was 'home' for more than a couple of weeks. Hardcover , pages. A topic for another book. More information about this book can be viewed below. Without cookies your experience may not be seamless. Aug 05, Victoria Haugen rated it really liked it. Sanitarium Blues pp. He was a very talented songwriter, and with his death in in a tortured life came to an end. I first saw the Flyin' Shoes LP, I think, This biography remarkably captures his heritage, his genius, his friends and family, as well as his legendary failings. Unique identifying numbers for this book in the Digital Library or other systems. Repositioning map may be required for optimal printing. Synopsis A biography of Townes Van Zandt which traces his background as the scion of a prominent Texas family; his troubled early years and his transformation from promising pre-law student to wandering folk singer; his life on the road and the demons that pursued and were pursued by him; and the women who loved and inspired him. I was very young 20 or so , and I recall being disappointed that we were there for only brief amount of time for reasons that no one ever told me. Great insight to the life of Townes! From great struggles comes the most amazing art, and that's the story here. Where Geographical information about where this book originated or about its content. Where I Lead Me pp. If the problem persists, please try again in a little while. I wanted to like Townes Van Zandt, as he is a great songwriter. Readers also enjoyed. Top Videos. She is the mother of my children. It has been viewed times, with 16 in the last month. Place Name United States - Texas. I confess, prior to listening to this book I knew very little about Townes Van Zandt. What Descriptive information to help identify this book. From here, Hardy moves on to discuss the amusing and cloudy story of Van Zandt's first recording contract, "bizarre even by industry standards. The University of North Texas Press was founded in and published its first book in Feb 06, John Arnette rated it it was amazing. It is an extremely depressing book but only because Townes' life was so depressing. Aug 10, Rob Allen rated it really liked it. A Deeper Blue: The Life and Music of Townes van Zandt Reviews Still, the music itself had a powerful influence on my life and now I can read about where it came from Feb 21, Cory rated it really liked it Shelves: current-collection , read-in , biographies-memoirs , alcove-shelf. There is something both sad and noble about him, but nothing sad about the grandness of his body of work. However, Robert Earl Hardy, despite his writerly shortcomings, clearly loves Townes' music how could you not? Mar 03, Ray rated it really liked it. View 2 comments. Puscher, Donald M. That said, the chapter on his treatment shock therapy at a Galveston psychiatric center while he was in college, made me cry and made me much more sympathetic to his situation and his life. Feb 06, John Arnette rated it it was amazing. So much musical genius seems to be imbeded in the tortured, confused, and lonely lives of the musician. No trivia or quizzes yet. TOWNES VAN ZANDT was a songwriter and a traveling minstrel—a folk singer, no less—in an era when practicing these crafts had long since become anachronistic, evocative of a long-gone era in American life—of Jimmie Rodgers riding the rails of the great American West; Woody Guthrie tramping the highways from dustbowl Oklahoma to the migrant camps of California; Robert Johnson playing guitar with the devil at a Mississippi Delta crossroads; Hank Williams driving from roadhouse to roadhouse across the South, drinking and singing with the Drifting Cowboys—an archaic art form, a mythic mode of living. About Browse this Collection. Frontmatter Download Save contents. Additional Information. Welcome back. Table of Contents. More time is spent on his final years which of course is not a true reflection of the man. About Browse this Partner. That certainly was the case with Townes Van Zandt. I think, with a guy as brilliant and complex as Townes, you could learn new things about him forever. It'll be like you can't help but wonder what kind of man wrote these songs. Interesting reading this after the Guy Clark book Scholarly and general interest books published by UNT Press covering biography, history, culture, folklore, nature, cookery, arts, and more. A sober look at the inebriated life and times of Townes Van Zandt, the greatest songwriter Texas ever spawned. Past 30 days: What also struck me is the people who took advantage of his illness and addictions. His music takes me places that no other musician can.
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