I recommend watching the whole video, but here are the 5 books in case you forget and don't want to have to go back to remember the names: Art & Fear by David Bayles/ Songwriters on Songwriting by Paul Zollo/ How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy/ Writing Better Lyrics by Pat Patterson/ Story Worthy by Matthew Dicks.. AGAIN--watch the video to learn more, like and subscribe, and check out more great videos from this channel, but in case you didn't catch a book or forgot the authors, here they are, fellow music lovers!
Recording my first record in a few weeks and your videos have been invaluable in helping me write lyrics for the first time in my 16 years playing guitar. Going to be trying to read one of these before I head into the studio
Pat’s book is genius. I also often refer to Sheila Davis’ book “The craft of lyric writing” and Andrea Stolpe’s “Popular lyric writing”…but Andrea is one of Pat’s collaborators…so maybe that one doesn’t count!
Andrea's book definitely counts! :) Pat and Andrea know one another well, and just the other day Pat was commenting on how Andrea (once his student), went on to take his methods and make them even better. Andrea's a gem and her advice on the craft of songwriting is very keen, and it always comes with heart.
The best songwriting book I've encountered is Music, Lyrics, and Life by Mike Errico. It's a great mix of encouragement, inspiration, and practical advice. I liked the Jeff Tweedy book but thought the Errico book was MUCH more valuable.
Really appreciate this one, guys! I've read Zollo's books (there are two volumes) and absolutely loved them. I've also seen bits and pieces of the Tweedy book, which I plan on reading. Recently read The War of Art, which had been recommended, but wasn't really my cup of tea. One that's been on my list though is Mary Gauthier's Saved by a Song, another recommendation - if anyone's read it, let me know your thoughts!
Two books come quickly to mind. Bob Geldof's autobiography Is That It? and Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry collection New Poems (two volumes: 1907; 1908). Neither is a book about songwriting. What I find magical is what is portrayed and how it is shown. Whether it's the state of Dún Laoghaire of Geldof's childhood or the transformation of unconscious to conscious feeling in Rilke's 'Lady on a Balcony', the scenes, and so the feelings evoked, are vivid. And, inspiring. I find writers that I enjoy often do this.
Recently read How to Write a Song that Matters by Dar Williams and found it helpful. Love the Pat Patterson and Tweedy books too. Will check out the others. Great vid guys!
Thanks again for your brilliant channel. I absolutely love the channel. The Jeff Tweedy book is going on my Christmas list. Also, in the song review sessions I’d love to find out about how each song writer started their song. Was it lyrics, a title, a chord sequence, a riff… and how did they expand that start to a complete song or demo? Thanks Keppie and Bennie!
Thanks for the video, I haven't come across How to Write One Song before. I'll check it out. The book I ALWAYS recommend is The Song Machine (How to make a hit) by John Seabrook, it's so inspiring, informative and just a fun read. There is also the new Rick Rubin book, I know it's not really a songwriting book, but still really insightful (and reassuring) about making art. (Creativity, intuition and inspiration.)
I would love to see BIPOC’s perspective on songwriting as a black queer singer/songwriter. Are there any books you’re reading or found that highlights multicultural perspectives?
Dear Madam and Sir, This video is very interesting and effective to me that helps me to study books. Dear Madam and Sir, Where will I get these books? Will I get these books from you as PDF?
The books look great but I have dyslexia and cannot cope with big thick books, I can only cope with thin booklets or books with not much writing and more practical?
A story? You don't need a story to write songs if you don't want to, you can go "abstract" like a plethora of songs, especially rock, check out these lyrics and songs: 'Time' and 'Breath' by Pink Floyd, 'Cold Contagious' and 'Thirty Miles from the Sun' by Bush 'Lungs' and 'Flying Shoes' by Townes Van Zandt 'Susanne', 'Everybody Knows', 'If You Want it Darker', 'Maryanne', by Leonard Cohen 'Boy With a Coin', 'American Mouth, Flightless Bird' by Iron and Wine 'Muck and Mire', 'Fingers to the Bone' by Brown Bird' 'False Weavers', 'Bare Ground' by Blackbird Raum The album 'Bury The Sound' by Gembrokers 'Cannonball' by The Breeders Anything by The Pixies ...It's endless, literally most songs don't use story format friend.
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I recommend watching the whole video, but here are the 5 books in case you forget and don't want to have to go back to remember the names: Art & Fear by David Bayles/ Songwriters on Songwriting by Paul Zollo/ How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy/ Writing Better Lyrics by Pat Patterson/ Story Worthy by Matthew Dicks.. AGAIN--watch the video to learn more, like and subscribe, and check out more great videos from this channel, but in case you didn't catch a book or forgot the authors, here they are, fellow music lovers!
Thank you😅
*Pattison, not Pat Patterson.
I've been messing that up alot too.
I have Jeff’s book. Loved it! Took the pressure off me to “be inspired” to write. It’s just write. Do the work and inspiration will come.
'The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield is fantastic for mini bites of inspiration, and tuning back into your artistry
Recording my first record in a few weeks and your videos have been invaluable in helping me write lyrics for the first time in my 16 years playing guitar.
Going to be trying to read one of these before I head into the studio
Love ❤ from India
Pat’s book is genius. I also often refer to Sheila Davis’ book “The craft of lyric writing” and Andrea Stolpe’s “Popular lyric writing”…but Andrea is one of Pat’s collaborators…so maybe that one doesn’t count!
Andrea's book definitely counts! :) Pat and Andrea know one another well, and just the other day Pat was commenting on how Andrea (once his student), went on to take his methods and make them even better. Andrea's a gem and her advice on the craft of songwriting is very keen, and it always comes with heart.
Best way to make a mint in songwriting, write a book about songwriting..
A breath mint
The best songwriting book I've encountered is Music, Lyrics, and Life by Mike Errico. It's a great mix of encouragement, inspiration, and practical advice. I liked the Jeff Tweedy book but thought the Errico book was MUCH more valuable.
Several times I was going to click “Like” when I realized that I had already done so. ❤ Thank you so much.
My introduction to the art of lyric-writing were the Sheila Davis books. You should absolutely cover her!
Really appreciate this one, guys! I've read Zollo's books (there are two volumes) and absolutely loved them. I've also seen bits and pieces of the Tweedy book, which I plan on reading. Recently read The War of Art, which had been recommended, but wasn't really my cup of tea. One that's been on my list though is Mary Gauthier's Saved by a Song, another recommendation - if anyone's read it, let me know your thoughts!
Hey I will buy the book what is your Instagram so I can tell you my thoughts
Two books come quickly to mind. Bob Geldof's autobiography Is That It? and Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry collection New Poems (two volumes: 1907; 1908).
Neither is a book about songwriting. What I find magical is what is portrayed and how it is shown. Whether it's the state of Dún Laoghaire of Geldof's childhood or the transformation of unconscious to conscious feeling in Rilke's 'Lady on a Balcony', the scenes, and so the feelings evoked, are vivid. And, inspiring.
I find writers that I enjoy often do this.
Recently read How to Write a Song that Matters by Dar Williams and found it helpful. Love the Pat Patterson and Tweedy books too. Will check out the others. Great vid guys!
I was so excited to see that I already own 4 out 5! So I only have to buy one. Or actually read the other other four...
😂😅
You always know what I need before I know it.
the Creative Act by Rick Rubin was a great one for me
😮 Rick Rubin has books?
Now you're making me think, I wonder what Steve Albini or Brenden O'Brian have written as far as articles goes
thanks for this video, it's very interesting!! 😁
Thanks again for your brilliant channel. I absolutely love the channel. The Jeff Tweedy book is going on my Christmas list. Also, in the song review sessions I’d love to find out about how each song writer started their song. Was it lyrics, a title, a chord sequence, a riff… and how did they expand that start to a complete song or demo? Thanks Keppie and Bennie!
Great suggestion. Thanks Tim.
good morning!!! thanks for the post!! :)
Thanks for the video, I haven't come across How to Write One Song before. I'll check it out. The book I ALWAYS recommend is The Song Machine (How to make a hit) by John Seabrook, it's so inspiring, informative and just a fun read. There is also the new Rick Rubin book, I know it's not really a songwriting book, but still really insightful (and reassuring) about making art. (Creativity, intuition and inspiration.)
Bout to buy all of these
I have some of these books but my favorite and most influential is THE CRAFT OF LYRIC WRITING by SHEILA DAVIS.
I would love to see BIPOC’s perspective on songwriting as a black queer singer/songwriter. Are there any books you’re reading or found that highlights multicultural perspectives?
Dear Madam and Sir,
This video is very interesting and effective to me that helps me to study books.
Dear Madam and Sir,
Where will I get these books?
Will I get these books from you as PDF?
The second book I have doubts about.
The books look great but I have dyslexia and cannot cope with big thick books, I can only cope with thin booklets or books with not much writing and more practical?
The addiction formula?
The udemy course link is broken.
Hello Keppie and Ben,
Would you like to tell us about your lifestyle? And food habits?
Also
What is your opinion on religion?❤
What about people that can’t come up with a story? Would you say theirs still hope?
A story? You don't need a story to write songs if you don't want to, you can go "abstract" like a plethora of songs, especially rock, check out these lyrics and songs:
'Time' and 'Breath' by Pink Floyd,
'Cold Contagious' and 'Thirty Miles from the Sun' by Bush
'Lungs' and 'Flying Shoes' by Townes Van Zandt
'Susanne', 'Everybody Knows', 'If You Want it Darker', 'Maryanne', by Leonard Cohen
'Boy With a Coin', 'American Mouth, Flightless Bird' by Iron and Wine
'Muck and Mire', 'Fingers to the Bone' by Brown Bird'
'False Weavers', 'Bare Ground' by Blackbird Raum
The album 'Bury The Sound' by Gembrokers
'Cannonball' by The Breeders
Anything by The Pixies
...It's endless, literally most songs don't use story format friend.
clicking there.
clicking where?
They're fake aren't they?