The Ear Is A Hungry Ghost

Some Asian religions tell of restless spirits that wander the earth, consumed by cravings they can never satisfy: hungry ghosts. With this in mind,the German band To Rococo Rot once named an albumMusic Is A Hungry Ghost. In fact, it’s the ear that is a hungry ghost – and music is what it craves.  This book is a meandering, partisan, incomplete tale of one man’s hungry ghosts. It’s about life, listening and a headful of music. Amongst other things, it’s about • a prefect, pool attendant, pot