How Music Works
About This Book
How Music Works explores the mechanics and evolution of music from prehistoric times to the present day. David Byrne writes from an artist's viewpoint, examining various elements of popular music through the lens of contemporary research, historical analysis, technical expertise, and his decades-long experience as a founding member of the new wave group Talking Heads.
Who Should Read This?
- People curious about the mechanics of the music industry
- Readers interested in how music responds to its environment
- Anyone wondering why music plays such a fundamental role in human life
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