March’s Recommended Books
(2009) Kazuo Ishiguro
In this short story collection, five tales of love, loss and redemption are set against a decidedly musical backdrop. In each story, Kazuo Ishiguro (author of Remains of the Day and Never Let Me Go) casts music as a central character in between his protagonists, winding around their elation or emotional tumult.
RUSH: Rock Music and the Middle Class 
(2009) Chris McDonald
Few bands are as simultaneously loved and derided as Toronto's very own Rush. Founded in the snowy depths of Willowdale, Rush's extravagant musicality and fantastical references (to the Lord of the Rings and Star Trek amongst others) both pack stadiums and earn them poo-poohs from snobby music critics. Cape Breton academic Chris Macdonald's book RUSH: Rock Music and the Middle Class examines the rise of one of the worlds most potent rock groups, and their profound musical ability to articulate the experience of middle-class suburbia.
On the subject of Rush, like them or hate them, the musical ability of Lee, Lifeson and Peart is pretty undeniable. For proof, check out this video…
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