ISBN: 9780282902506 - Writing the Popular Song (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the landscape of popular song creation and offers a historical insight into the evolution of this genre. Beginning with the traditional styles of Foster and Stewart, the author charts the musical shifts over time, commenting on the significance of figures like Harry Von Tilzer and Irving Berlin. The book discusses thematic trends, focusing on the importance of love, loss, and patriotism in popular song lyrics, and explains the reasons why certain songs achieve wide success while others fade into obscurity. The author also examines the creative process and collaboration between lyricists and composers, and offers helpful advice for aspiring songwriters, encouraging them to analyze and interpret the patterns and practices of successful writers who shaped popular song as we know it today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…