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Changeling by: Mike Oldfield |
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Binding: Paperback EAN: 9780753513071 ISBN: 0753513072 Label: Virgin Books Manufacturer: Virgin Books Number Of Pages: 272 Publication Date: May 01, 2008 Publisher: Virgin Books Studio: Virgin Books Sales Rank: 114730 Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Book Description: THE STORY OF AN EXTRAORDINARY STAR IN HIS OWN WORDS Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - As A Writer, Mike Makes A Great MusicianOldfield's music has been a big part of my life since 1973, and although I've been vaguely aware of his various psychological difficulties -- shyness, panic attacks, borderline autism -- I never thought much about them. His autobiography deals frankly with them in illuminating detail, more than it deals with his music or musical inspiration. He is a singular artist and these insights into his psyche make for fascinating reading. Unfortunately (as another reviewer noted) Michael has chosen to write without a ghost writer. Surprisingly for someone so capable of weaving musical lines together, his writing is scattershot and ill-organized. Incidents from his childhood and adulthood collide, without common themes, and he frequently ... Read More: Rating: - Details?Oldfield has written this without a collaborator, which is a shame -- a skilled author might have extracted more details about things we really care about, particularly his music. Most of his works pass by in this book with only scant mention about how and when they were recorded, and he actually gets a few out of sequence. Such small matters as musical partners, and even wives and children, are barely mentioned at all -- perhaps to protect their privacy, but you would at least expect a few words about them. Still, it's likely as close a look inside his head as his fans will ever get. Rating:  - A great bookI didn't expect such a good book. Oldfield opens his hart to the reader, in a humble, and very conversational stile. You can almost hear him speaking to you like a friend. You will discover the complexities of his psychology and understand the high price that Oldfield has paid for his talent. The book is mainly centered in his first three records and his childhood. I wish the book would have another 100 pages and cover his thirties and forties a little bit more in depth. Rating: - Much better than I expected...I really wasn't sure what to expect when I purchased this, but I found it very enjoyable. Mr. Oldfield's writing is very conversational and he appears not to be a bitter person despite personal difficulties. I agree with much of what the prior reviewer stated, I would only include that much of the book is devoted to his childhood through the first three albums. He seems to gloss over everything from Incantations on. Compared to most "rock star" biographies, Mr. Oldfield places a heavy emphasis on influences and the creative process. Quick enjoyable read. Rating: - Not a god, but a heck of an artistSince I was eighteen and was blown away on my first listen to Ommadawn, I've discovered and rediscovered Mike Oldfield's music for twenty years. I enjoy different styles of music and various artists, but - at this point in my life - I could be quite happy stranded on an island with only Mike's albums. He goes into a lot of detail in regards to his childhood, teen years, and early adulthood. In overcoming a good deal of his angst, he reveals that he lost the force that "turbocharged" his music. This isn't a 'look at what a great guy I am' kind of book. Mike shares his insecurities and regrets. This may not please some who see Mike as a 'god', but - in these acknowledgments - he shows a lot of maturity and courage. There are accounts ... Read More: |
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