The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs That Sell: How to Create Hits in Today's Music Industry - Couverture souple

Beall, Eric

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ISBN 10 : 0823099547 ISBN 13 : 9780823099542

Editeur : Billboard Books,U.S., 2009

Synopsis

Ask any record company A&R person, artist manager, or record producer: What are they looking for? Hits, they'll say. "The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs That Sell" gives songwriters the tools they need to write hits that will open doors, create careers and speak to listeners around the world. Eric Beall, a respected industry veteran, unveils the formula to creating a successful song - that perfect balance between the familiar and the unexpected. With tips from successful songwriters, guidance from A&R pros and the author's personal knowledge of both the creative process and the demands of the market, this book demystifies the music industry's ultimate challenge: creating that chart-topping breakthrough.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell unveils the secrets to climbing the charts and reaching success in today’s ultracompetitive music industry. Eric Beall supplies his firsthand knowledge of today’s record business, as well as interviews with successful writers, producers, and executives from the worlds of pop, hip-hop, country, adult contemporary, and R&B. The result: a proven approach to constructing songs that open doors, create careers, and communicate to listeners around the world. Key areas explored include:

•How does a song become a hit?
•What makes a song a single?
•Is there a formula for creating a hit?

Fun and practical exercises provide opportunities to hone skills and expose specific talents, helping songwriters combine their unique voices to the demands of the commercial marketplace. Filled with fresh ideas that will spark beginners and veterans alike, this book will lead the way toward the industry’s ultimate challenge: the creation of that chart-topping hit song.

Revue de presse

"Nobody tells it better than Eric Beall. His books are a must-have for any up-and-coming music professional."
—Daniel O’Donoghue, The Script/writer of the #1 UK hit, "We Cry"

"Like a great song you can’t get out of your head, this is an uplifting and encouraging work every songwriter can return to again and again to stay on course to writing the career-making song!"
—Peter Bliss, songwriter/producer for artists including Barbra Streisand and *NSYNC; Professional Activities Coordinator, Songwriters Hall of Fame

"Eric has a unique way of shedding light on the not-so-glorified aspects of coming up with a hit record. It’s about creativity and science."
—Tony Rich, Grammy-winning artist, songwriter, and producer

"This book should be part of every songwriter’s arsenal."
—Jason Blume, hit songwriter with more than 50 million album sales and author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success, Inside Songwriting, and This Business of Songwriting

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Billboard Books,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0823099547
• ISBN 13: 9780823099542
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible