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How Music Works

of David Byrne (Goodreads Author)

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Best known as a founding member and principal songwriter of the iconic band Talking Heads, David Byrne has received Grammy, Oscar, and Golden Globe awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In the insightful How Music Works, Byrne offers his unique perspective on music - including how music is shaped by time, how recording technologies transform the listening experience, the evolution of the industry, and much more.

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Book Details

  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 345 pages
  • Publisher McSweeney's
  • Publication Date September 12th 2012
  • First Publication 10/30/12
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9781936365531
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Arts & Culture
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