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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"The Philosophy of Modern Song is Bob Dylan's first book of new writing since 2004's Chronicles: Volume One and since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016. Dylan, who began working on the book in 2010, offers a master class on the art and craft of songwriting. He writes over sixty essays focusing on songs by other artists, spanning from Stephen Foster to Elvis Costello, and in between ranging from Hank Williams to Nina Simone. He analyzes...
2) Maybe now
Author
Series
Maybe (Colleen Hoover) volume 3
Language
English
Description
"Ridge and Sydney are thrilled to finally be together guilt-free. But Warren and Bridgette's relationship is as tumultuous as ever, and Maggie grapples with her illness. When she comes across an old list of things she wanted to do, Maggie decides to live life to the fullest and accomplish these dreams. Maggie keeps Ridge updated on her adventures, but he can't help but worry, even as Sydney grows suspicious about their friendship. But if she's going...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vii, 276 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"An effective and inspiring guide to songwriting by prolific singer-songwriter Dar Williams. How to Write a Song That Matters is an invaluable guide to writing music by a woman who knows how to do it and do it well: iconic singer-songwriter, Dar Williams. For years now, Williams has led songwriting retreats for musicians, from beginners to professionals, in which she elevates the process of songwriting over the assessment of the product. This book...
Author
Publisher
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
x, 158 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. Tweedy believes that the difference between one song and many songs isn't a cute semantic trick-- it's an important distinction that can simplify a notoriously confusing art form. The idea of becoming a songwriter can seem daunting, but approached as a focused, self-contained event, the mystery and fear subsides, and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit. Here he brings...
Author
Publisher
Tricycle Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm + 1 CD (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated collection of songs co-written with children, with detailed instructions about the creative process of songwriting"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 26 cm
Language
English
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Description
A guide to help young readers learn music by revealing every nook and cranny of how it's made. Rather than just a guide to instruments and theory, it explores every aspect of the pop music world, from songwriting and artwork to promotion and setting up a practice space. Special features include: insider's advice on choosing and buying an instrument, finding the right bandmates, setting up gigs, overcoming stage fright, emulating high-priced studio...
Author
Publisher
Writer's Digest
Pub. Date
[2011]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
229 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"More than 150 exercises and prompts designed to inspire and improve your work. For songwriters, poets--even novelists--it's a creative way to: tap into your senses and inject your writing with vivid details; effectively use metaphor and comparative language; [and] add rhythm to your writing and manage phrasing. Contributors include multiple Grammy winning songwriter Gillian Welch, professional poet Caroline Harvey, a host of songwriters from the...
Author
Publisher
Apress
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xix, 274 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Grasp the fundamentals of digital audio work in the context of video games, including the basics of middleware such as Fmod and Wwise. We will review software such as Apple's Logic and Garageband, Paul Davis's Ardour, and many other popular digital audio workstations. We will start with an introduction to the basic terminology of digital audio work while also getting acquainted with current generation audio hardware. We will then discuss the basics...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First editon.
Physical Desc
viii, 237 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Mary Gauthier was twelve years old when she was given her Aunt Jenny's old guitar and taught herself to play with a Mel Bay basic guitar workbook. Music offered her a window to a world where others felt the way she did. Songs became lifelines to her, and she longed to write her own, one day. Then, for a decade, while struggling with addiction, Gauthier put her dream away and her call to songwriting faded. It wasn't until she got sober and went to...
Author
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
310 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Everybody knows and loves the American Songbook. But it's a bit less widely understood that in about 1950, this stream of great songs more or less dried up. All of a sudden, what came over the radio wasn't Gershwin, Porter, and Berlin, but "Come on-a My House" and "How Much Is That Doggie in the Window?" Elvis and rock and roll arrived a few years later, and at that point the game was truly up. What happened, and why? In The B Side, acclaimed cultural...
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