How Music Works

I love the series [b:Coders at Work: Reflections on the Craft of Programming 6713575 Coders at Work Reflections on the Craft of Programming Peter Seibel https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1349026758l/6713575.SX50.jpg 6909460] and [b:Makers at Work: Folks Reinventing the World One Object or Idea at a Time 18061116 Makers at Work Folks Reinventing the World One Object or Idea at a Time Steven Osborn https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1379334742l/18061116.SX50.jpg 25351521], where experts are interviewed about their craft, their love for it and their struggles along the way. This book feels similar in vein. David Byrne shares so much behind-the-scenes knowledge and stories about the music business, that this must be a inspiring and educational treasure trove for new artists. Besides the biographical aspect, this is also a fascinating book about the history of music itself. You learn about the many external influences that have shaped music and composition: how the acoustics of the performance environments for example favor certain instruments over other, and how every new recording or listening technology left their distinct mark on the mix and length of songs and records. Hoping I'll get an opportunity in my future to see Byrne perform live. He seems to have perfected the art of a good stage performance.