THE PHILOSOPHY OF MODERN SONG
A master class on the art and craft of songwriting. Dylan writes over 60 essays focusing on songs by other artists, spanning from Stephen Foster to Nina Simone. He analyzes what he calls the trap of easy rhymes, breaks down how the addition of a single syllable can diminish a song, explains how bluegrass relates to heavy metal, and more. Photos, some in color.
Format: Hardbound
Pages: 340
Publisher: S&S
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9781451648706
Item #: 7746563