How Music Works
by David Byrne
If you enjoy music, this book is a great overview of the US
music business, written by a rock ‘n roller David Byrne from the Talking Heads.
In How
Music Works, Byrne interweaves his band’s music as he discusses the
importance of space, place, and technology, the evolution of music, and what
drives the business. He gives an
outstanding overview of how money and technology drive how music has
changed. Byrne shares how his
introversion didn’t stop him from success. There were a number of influences
that impacted Byrne – traveling globally (Japan, New Zealand), dress/costume,
how music was sold (LPs, CDs), performance (changing spaces), business (who
holds the power for how music is sold), and the fact that music will continue
to morph based on how it is heard/sold.
Lots of tidbits about other performers who have helped impact the industry.
Again, super surprised that the lead singer of a group I listened to as a youth
wrote such an informative book for music aficionados. Add this one to your
list!
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