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Post by bowie on Dec 12, 2016 14:11:40 GMT -6
I've read a number of songwriting books over the years but was wondering if you've seen any that serve more as song studies; breaking down popular songs, showing what makes them clever. Most books focus a chapter on each component and will mention certain songs as examples. I want to see the songs themselves dissected and explained.
Thanks!
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 12, 2016 14:54:48 GMT -6
If that book doesn't exist, it should be written !
p.s. welcome !
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Post by swurveman on Dec 12, 2016 17:36:47 GMT -6
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Post by thehightenor on Dec 14, 2016 13:36:30 GMT -6
Buy this book,
Melody In Songwriting by Jack Perricone.
Berklee Press
Apparently it forms the basis of the Berklee songwriting course.
It's a fantastic book, I use it when teaching songwriting to students, it goes very deep, breaking down a few famous songs.
But the author provides lot's of excellent examples based on little exercises which are every bit as good as looking at famous songs.
The stuff on Bass Melody Relationship is just fantastic and thought provoking.
Over the years, I have broken down and analyised hundreds and hundreds of hit songs, and yet I still got lot's of great tips and concepts from this book.
Highly recommended :-)
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Post by bowie on Dec 14, 2016 15:02:05 GMT -6
Buy this book, Melody In Songwriting by Jack Perricone. Berklee Press Apparently it forms the basis of the Berklee songwriting course. It's a fantastic book, I use it when teaching songwriting to students, it goes very deep, breaking down a few famous songs. But the author provides lot's of excellent examples based on little exercises which are every bit as good as looking at famous songs. The stuff on Bass Melody Relationship is just fantastic and thought provoking. Over the years, I have broken down and analyised hundreds and hundreds of hit songs, and yet I still got lot's of great tips and concepts from this book. Highly recommended :-) That sounds like just the thing I'm looking for. Just ordered one. |
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