期刊名称：Critical Voices: The University of Guelph Book Review Project
出版年度：2011
卷号：2
期号：1
页码：15-17
语种：English
出版社：University of Guelph
摘要：In Sinister Resonance, David Toop uses examples from Greek myths and fairy tales to deal with the psychological aspects of sound. He shows that these myths show the use of sound as a way to evoke feelings. Through art and literature the author again introduces the idea that images or words can create sounds in the observer’s mind. He looks at the history of sound having a psychological aspect through the discussion of Greek myths. When describing the sounds evoked from silent art Toop uses real examples of artwork and literature to relate the visuals and sounds together. He successfully analyzes paintings to show how the artwork is alive with sound. Toop touches on the uneasiness related to ghosts by discussing the effect of sudden sounds and lack of sounds. He also looks at the possibility of sound and music having the capability of evil. On the whole his analyses are very helpful to his thesis and describing his views. The book moves quickly through the different examples to keep the reader’s attention. However, sometimes there are too many examples and not enough information about each example. Toop may have better proved his points through fewer examples and more detailed information; as long as he kept the book moving.
