Built in 1889 and now home to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria; the Spencer Mansion is a magnificent building with a rich and layered history. With detailed research; historian and author Robert Ratcliffe Taylor describes the original appearance of the house; designed by William Ridgway Wilson for Alexander Green and his family; as well as its inhabitants over the decades. Also known as Gyppeswyk; after the village in England where Green wed Theophila Rainer; the house is more commonly referred to as the Spencer Mansion; after later owners David and Emma Spencer. The book also chronicles the brief period when the residence served as BCs Government House and concludes with the story of how the house came to function as an art gallery.A unique book; The Spencer Mansion showcases a true gem of Victorias architecture and history.
#3699566 in eBooks 2008-04-17 2008-04-17File Name: B00CDOPBB4
Review
88 of 89 people found the following review helpful. Better than you can imagineBy InkhornBefore buying this I already had The Carole King Deluxe Anthology (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook); and also own the original Tapestry (piano vocal; easy piano) edition; which appears to have been largely supplanted by the Transcription version.As does not have a look inside feature for sheet music books; hint hint ; this presented a dilemma in knowing if it was worth making the further investment. I put it in my cart; and as I regularly check the Gold Box deals;(top of your page) this one came up as an offer making it too compelling to ignore.It contains all the Tapestry songs plus the classic Jazzman an amazing song; Been To Canaan; Nightingale and Sweet Seasons. All these songs and more can be found on A Natural Woman: The Ode Collection 1968-1976I love playing transcriptions; not only do they accurately enable you to replicate her distinctive and beautiful playing style; they are usually easier; because on the recording she is not playing the melody; so its cleaner and easier to play than sheet music which has accompaniment plus melody on the same staff. On transcriptions the vocal line is on a different staff; and you can integrate it as you see fit.Will you still love me tomorrow for example has all the vocal parts written in; and the accompaniment is truer to the recording than other versions I own.So Far Away; very true; and I find the separation of the vocal very helpful. It does not write in the flute solo on the play out; it just says flute solo ad lib. Easier to play and better sounding with beautiful fills.I feel the earth move; easier to play and better sounding than other versions; also has the electric guitar solo written; if you are ambitious and wish to incorporate that into your ad lib.Youve got a friend; amazing to think thats all she has to do to sound that good; with ad lib fills written; and vocal parts.Its too Late. Has vocal parts and Wurlitzer piano guitar on separate staffs.Smackwater Jack has vocal harmonies written in and electric piano on separate staff. A surprising omission is the shuffling bass part. This is in the Anthology.I recommend this as the best way to get into Carole King and pick up her style; and I also recommend you consider The Carole King Deluxe Anthology (Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook) which has 70 songs; most of them hits.I think you will love it; and I hope you found this helpful. Thank you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Best Pop Piano Book I OwnBy Madlyn FullerI own Carole Kings "Tapestry" CD and the songs in this keyboard transcription book are pretty much note-for-note. As a life-long pianist; I have been frustrated throughout the years with pop books not having the actual music that was played by the artist; but this book does not disappoint. I would recommend it to any Carole King fan; anyone who plays the piano/keyboard and sings; or who will be accompanying a singer. This is a great book!!!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely outstandingBy John RainesKudos to the unnamed scribes who wrote out this volume. The arrangements are accurate; and even when they go slightly astray; they are still well within Caroles style. As with other books in this series; I scan in the big numbers and reduce multiple parts to produce an arrangement that captures all the hooks for solo piano.