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Behind The Muse features interviews with over 40 successful and respected songwriters. Billy Joel, Burt Bacharach, Brian Wilson, Smokey Robinson, John Mellencamp, and David Byrne are among the acclaimed writers who discuss their methods for tapping into the sources of creativity, their work habits, and the stories behind their most popular songs.The book spans 70 years of popular music, from interviews with Mitchell Parish (who wrote the lyrics to Stardust) and Burton Lane (whose standard How About You? first charted in the Big Band era) to discussions with current cuttingedge artists such as Aimee Mann and Tori Amos.Along the way, there are revealing interviews with the creators of famous songs from a wide variety of genres such as 1960s pop (Jimmy Webb, Hal David), Motown (Ashford & Simpson), classic rock (The Byrds Roger McGuinn, The Moody Blues Justin Hayward), country (Dolly Parton), musical theatre (Jerry Herman, Marvin Hamlisch, Tim Rice), 1970s and 1980s Top 40 (Barry Gibb, Phil Collins, Steve Winwood), power pop (Nick Lowe, Squeezes Glenn Tilbrook, Matthew Sweet), and current singersongwriters (Suzanne Vega, Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan).
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The concept of this book is fantastic, but I felt some sections could have used more detail on the songwriters' processes. It’s a good read if you’re a music lover, but I was hoping for deeper insights into their inspirations. Still, it was enjoyable overall!
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Maria Gomez
A Deep Dive into Songwriting
I really enjoyed reading the insights from so many talented songwriters in this book. Their personal stories about the creative process were fascinating and made me appreciate the songs even more. It’s a great pick for anyone who loves music and wants to understand the minds behind the hits!
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Ravi Patel
Disappointing Quality of Writing
I had high hopes for this book, but I was let down. The writing felt a bit scattered and didn't dive deep enough into the songwriting process. I expected more from such esteemed songwriters. I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for substantial content.
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