Ways & Sounds by Patrick Brennan

What we have here is a rumination on the construction of music, what it is, what it means, how it's made, how one interacts with it either from the perspective of a listener, musician, or composer. brennan clearly and precisely articulates his thoughts on the topic.
Be warned, these are not breezy aphorisms, brennan has thought deeply about the topics, has done his research, deftly quotes what prominent voices have said in the past, and explains his thinking behind what music is and means. There is a lot to take in and think about, from the personal meaning of music to the invisible dynamics of what drives attitudes to music.

Paul Acquaro
The Free Jazz Collective