Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2017. The book seemed a bit long on padded detail and I felt the facts were being squeezed to fit a theme or conclusion that the author had in mind. The company now sells its machine-learning approach through Amazon Web Services to clients including NASA and the NFL. But the most important thread through it all is a reminder that some people really are in this for the art, Innovation, and fun. It starts off a bit slowly but then gathers momentum to become a compelling read. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2015. I bought this book wanting to know more about the evolution, process and mechanics of contemporary song writing. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. One of my favorite books in the past few years. advertisement. Song Machine, Season One: Strange Timez is an album that successfully mixes, masters, and combines old Gorillaz’ sound and new Gorillaz’ sound. If you're into Pop music culture this book is for you, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2018. Download our mobile app now. People don't necessarily think of hit songs being manufactured but that's exactly what John Seabrook writes about in his interesting and fast paced book about the business of music mega-hit making. This is an excellent introduction to anyone who wants to enter the Music business, Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Canada’s largest online retailer. Buy a CD or Vinyl record and get 90 days free Amazon Music Unlimited ... Song Machine is the ongoing and ever-evolving process which has seen Gorillaz joined by an expanding roster of collaborators captured live in Kong Studios and beyond. Subscribe now for the next episode (snooze you lose) I approached this book with both views, but mainly the latter. All You Need to Know About the Music Business: 10th Edition, Rockonomics: A Backstage Tour of What the Music Industry Can Teach Us about Economics and Life, How Music Got Free: The End of an Industry, the Turn of the Century, and the Patient Zero of Piracy, Hit Makers: How to Succeed in an Age of Distraction, How Music Got Free: A Story of Obsession and Invention, Hit Men: Power Brokers and Fast Money Inside the Music Business. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! There were sections towards the start that I felt like skipping but also ones that I really enjoyed towards the end. This is an excellent introduction to anyone who wants to enter the field and understand the level of persistence, directed energy and caffeine needed to make it. No real insights as to how or why anything happened, but an AMAZINGLY fascinating read. As it was - great idea though - it was a really rather boring read. Meant to Be (feat. A very engaging read about the music industry. There's some interesting information in here, but I found his take in general to be lacking in imagination and wonder. Easy Returns. There's lots to like about this book if you're a music lover. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases. A well-researched account of what makes a good pop song, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2018. John Seabrook has a marvelous ear for language - and perfect pitch when it comes to music journalism." Listen to your favorite playlists from over 70 million songs on Amazon Music Unlimited. Seabrook shows what it takes to make a hit in a book that's beautifully written, revelatory, funny, and full of almost unbelievable details." Qty: Get in-stock alert. 21 $23.21 $ 23. My key takeaway here is that maybe sometimes it's better to die early from rare and aggressive cancer than to live to see the monster you've created! However after becoming intrigued about song production (knowing it was a different process and approach than the 'tortured artist' way of doing things) I bought this book to see whether my views of pop music as cynical money fodder were justified. Buy a CD or Vinyl record and get 90 days free Amazon Music Unlimited With the purchase of a CD or Vinyl record dispatched from and sold by Amazon, you get 90 days free access to the Amazon Music Unlimited Individual plan. The author posits himself somewhere between wannabe cool-dad and basic Wall Street bro, leaving for dry commentary that reads more like a laundry list of business deals than an anything else. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2020. Interesting overview, wished for deeper reflection, Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Download our mobile app now. Don't have a Kindle? It's a fun read, though, and definitely a bit different from most music books - a lot of thought and effort has gone into researching and writing it. Interesting overview, wished for deeper reflection, Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015. For example, Dr. Martin, a Swedish producer, responsible for an extraordinary number of hits and this is apparently evidence that the "new way" of making a hit record (with a genesis in Sweden) has removed or diminished risk in the record factory and elevated a particular formula for success. I enjoyed the detailed sections on the likes of Rihanna and Katy Perry. This is a classic segment from the 80's classic Night Flight, and just had to share it. Sold & shipped by thebookpros. John Seabrook has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1993. Try Prime for free. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. -- Bob Spitz, author of 'The Beatles: The Biography'. I understood from the get go that the songs collected here were mostly released each month throughout 2020 … Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. There's lots to like about this book if you're a music lover. I don't read many books. Its a veritable gold mine of interesting stories, musical characters and the business conflict between commerce and art, and whether the products of this can be both. Delivery not available. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Those that I do purchase, I rarely even open, and those that I open, I rarely make to even a quarter of the way through. However after becoming intrigued about song production (knowing it was a different process and approach than the 'tortured artist' way of doing things) I bought this book to see whether my views of pop music as cynical money fodder were justified. After your purchase, you will receive an email with further information. -- Walter Isaacson, author of 'The Innovators' and 'Steve Jobs'. There has been seismic changes in terms of the music industry structure, the balance of power and in the music production that were kept hidden from the general public and the fans. You don't have to love current pop music to love this book, but you are sure to come out of reading this with eyes open to the talents of these craftspeople. Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2016. Does this book contain inappropriate content? If crazy stories of art, corporate corruption, sneaky marketing, and terrible people are your thing, read this! Superbly written and researched, this book is a wonderful addition to the modern music literature. Terms and Conditions apply. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Music Machine - Original Soundtrack on AllMusic - 2001 This is a story with as many surprises as Game of Thrones." It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. One of my favorite books in the past few years, Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016. Experience feel-good shopping Shop at smile.amazon.com and we’ll donate to your favorite charitable organization, at no cost to you.. Get started Same products, same prices, same service. Stream ad-free or purchase CD's and MP3s now on Amazon. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App. "An utterly satisfying examination of the business of popular music." Please try again. I approached this book with both views, but mainly the latter. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Get it as soon as Sun, May 10. The Song Machine goes behind the scenes to offer an insider’s look at the global hit factories manufacturing the songs that have everyone hooked. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. There has been seismic changes in terms of the music industry structure, the balance of power and in the music production that were kept hidden from the general public and the fans. Song Machine is a collection of tracks that combines everything that made Gorillaz great. This book is a truly excellent overview of the current "hit factory" behind today's pop music. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Listen to your favorite songs from Ghost In The Machine (Remastered 2003) by The Police Now. The other songs on Machine-- some of which tackle social issues, some of which don't -- are pleasing examples of soul, funk, or disco even though they fall short of "Grace"'s brilliance. In all of this: history, movements, immediate affects, and some juicy stories, it's fantastic. De-romanticizes being pop music writer/creator. You’ll never think about music the same way again. I bought this book wanting to know more about the evolution, process and mechanics of contemporary song writing. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. Full of vivid, unexpected characters—alongside industry heavy-hitters like Katy Perry, Rihanna, Max Martin, and Ester Dean—this fascinating journey into the strange world of pop music reveals how a new approach to crafting smash hits is transforming marketing, technology, and even listeners’ brains. Something went wrong. 1. Big Machine: Big Songs Of 2020 [Explicit] Thomas Rhett. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It doesn't matter whether you're a fan of pop music or not, this is easily one of the best books on music I've ever read. -- Eric Schlosser, author of 'Fast Food Nation' and 'Command and Control', "Anyone who wants to understand how the clash of cultures has shaped what we listen to should read this important book. Return policy. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. $23.21 $ 23. 97. Florida Georgia Line) Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2017. It does focus tightly on the Swedish mafia ( Max Martin etc) production teams , which is to its' benefit to a large degree , but this means whole areas ( Hip hop ,dance) are only touched upon. A very long magazine article which seems to find deep themes in what properly are unrelated or coincidental events. Through the stories of terrible people, the stories of excellence and excellent people shine like bright diamonds. Brand New Music and some of the biggest Country hits from Big Machine Label Group! Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Shorter and pacier with mot so much New Yorker-esque larger meanings and there would be a good book here. Making hit records is hard work. Please try again. The narrative shows not just how technology has upended the music business but of how - despite prattle about "the long tail" - just one per cent of artists generate 80 per cent of the industry's profits. Seabrook dives deep into modern pop songwriting, which reflects a production line more than the mythic writer with a guitar and notepad. Download our mobile app now. Learn more. Unable to add item to List. I was revolted and outraged by his condescending read on the interaction between Kelly Clarkson, and her then-producer Dr. Luke, who has since been outted as a predator to women in the music industry. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The book seemed a bit long on padded detail and I felt the facts were being squeezed to fit a theme or conclusion that the author had in mind. More than on any other Gorillaz album. Fronted by chief songwriter and lead vocalist Sean Bonniwell, the band cultivated a characteristically dark and rebellious image reflected in an untamed musical approach.Sometimes it made use of distorted guitar lines and hallucinogenic organ parts, punctuated by Bonniwell's distinctively throaty vocals. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. (Holistic Songwriting Book 1), This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession, Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. This book is a truly excellent overview of the current "hit factory" behind today's pop music. We all know that the industry has evolved since the 80s and 90s but these changes are little known to outsiders. It does focus tightly on the Swedish mafia ( Max Martin etc) production teams , which is to its' benefit to a large degree , but this means whole areas ( Hip hop ,dance) are only touched upon. Your enjoyment will be improved if you are a fan of the particular style of pop these producers are responsible for ( Backstreet Boys and the like). The writer, for the first time ever, goes deep into the hitherto hidden and little known industry behind the music hits to reveal the often surprising and shocking truths. As it was - great idea though - it was a really rather boring read. My only gripes would be that it focuses a little too much on the US market and certain genres such as hip-hop. Please try again. Curated by Amazon's Music Experts. Big Machine Country. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. My key takeaway here is that maybe sometimes it's better to die early from rare and aggressive cancer than to live to see the monster you've created! Rockonomics: A Backstage Tour of What the Music Industry Can Teach Us about Economics and Life, All You Need to Know About the Music Business: 10th Edition, Hit Men: Power Brokers and Fast Money Inside the Music Business, Selling Sounds: The Commercial Revolution in American Music, The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell: How to Create Hits in Today's Music Industry, How To Make It in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician (Second Edition), Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting Level One: 58 Essential Skills for Writing Hit Lyrics, Melodies, & Chords (Revised & Updated), Song Starters: 365 Lyric, Melody, & Chord Ideas to Kickstart Your Songwriting, "This is a fascinating tale about an amazing phenomenon: how hits get made. Not a how to book in any way but worth reading just the same. Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. HighBridge Audio; Unabridged edition (October 5, 2015). Gorillaz Present Song Machine | Season One. 02:50. Shorter and pacier with mot so much New Yorker-esque larger meanings and there would be a good book here. If you're into Pop music culture this book is for you, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2018. For the most part I enjoyed reading this book, it's well written and has interesting insights into the music business. After reading this however I must say that if you're a fan of music - BUY THIS NOW! But the opposite seems also true: Martin is prodigious because he is a prodigy: as Geffen and King were to Brill so perhaps is Martin to pop. Everything featured here from the producers, what makes a 'hit', the auditions, the 'don't let her leave until we've sorted a contract' discoveries is fascinating and easily comprehensible. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Please try your request again later. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. This is an excellent introduction to anyone who wants to enter the Music business, Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2017. Song Machine is an audiovisual project by British virtual band Gorillaz.It is a music video web series consisting of a collection of music videos and singles that are released monthly by the band as episodes of the series, with each episode featuring additional guests. Pop music tends to conflict people - whilst there is good pop music with great musicianship and lyrics that just so happen to have a wide commercial appeal, much of pop music is cynically looked down upon as manufactured product created purely for monetary reward. There were sections towards the start that I felt like skipping but also ones that I really enjoyed towards the end. But the opposite seems also true: Martin is prodigious because he is a prodigy: as Geffen and King were to Brill so perhaps is Martin to pop. Its a veritable gold mine of interesting stories, musical characters and the business conflict between commerce and art, and whether the products of this can be both. Randomly there are parts about his mom playing piano. Pickup not available. Please try again. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Listen to your favorite songs from Tokyo Machine. I enjoyed the detailed sections on the likes of Rihanna and Katy Perry. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2017. 21. Well written and very informative view on modern pop song writing. Add to list. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I got that and tons more. by Machine Gun Kelly & Corpse Now. Play. We all know that the industry has evolved since the 80s and 90s but these changes are little known to outsiders. No real insights as to how or why anything happened, but an AMAZINGLY fascinating read. You don't have to love current pop music to love this book, but you are sure to come out of reading this with eyes open to the talents of these craftspeople. I got that and tons more. People don't necessarily think of hit songs being manufactured but that's exactly what John Seabrook writes about in his interesting and fast paced book about the business of music mega-hit making. After reading this however I must say that if you're a fan of music - BUY THIS NOW! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory - Kindle edition by Seabrook, John. The focus was a little bit too much on pop music for my taste but I guess I should have known that. At Amazon India, you will find washing machines from capacity starting at or below 6 kgs to more than 8 kg to suit the size of your family. Gorillaz Present: Song Machine, Season Oneis Gorillaz’ newest concept which started in January 2020, releasing brand new material episodically - as and when it happens – … Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The Addiction Formula: A holistic approach to writing captivating, memorable hit songs. One of my favorite books in the past few years. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Listen to trailer music, OST, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Start reading The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory on your Kindle in under a minute. Your enjoyment will be improved if you are a fan of the particular style of pop these producers are responsible for ( Backstreet Boys and the like). Listen to your favorite songs from Evil Empire by Rage Against The Machine Now. Shorter and pacier with mot so much New Yorker-esque larger meanings and there would be a good book here, Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2018. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Those that I do purchase, I rarely even open, and those that I open, I rarely make to even a quarter of the way through. by Bridgestone Multimedia | Jan 18, 2002. In all of this: history, movements, immediate affects, and some juicy stories, it's fantastic. Something went wrong. What’s Your Country Song. 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