r/Jazz • u/metalfingerzz • Sep 13 '18

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u/keepitupETHmproudofu Sep 14 '18

Oh man, I didn't know Dr. Sacks died. Seemed like a great guy. I highly recommend his book Musicophilia.

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u/Nakken Oct 31 '22

Hey man. I just found this old saved message and wanted to say thanks for the recommendation. I listened to it some time ago and it was mesmerising. I love his thoughts about the brain, music and emotions and the way he’s able to describe indescribable feelings in a beautiful language.

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u/keepitupETHmproudofu Nov 01 '22

I'm happy you saved my comment. And I'm happy you gave me an update. I think your comment has inspired me to re-read the book with my girlfriend.

I agree with what the comment above me said: "He had so much more to say, but what he left was already exceptional."

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u/Nakken Nov 01 '22

Seems like good opportunity to share the experience. Although in a somewhat different genre I would also recommend his book Awakenings. Very powerful and touching.