The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell unveils the secrets to climbing the charts and reaching success in todayrsquo;s ultracompetitive music industry. Eric Beall supplies his firsthand knowledge of todayrsquo;s record business; as well as interviews with successful writers; producers; and executives from the worlds of pop; hip-hop; country; adult contemporary; and RB. The result: a proven approach to constructing songs that open doors; create careers; and communicate to listeners around the world. Key areas explored include:bull;How does a song become a hit?bull;What makes a song a single?bull;Is there a formula for creating a hit?Fun and practical exercises provide opportunities to hone skills and expose specific talents; helping songwriters combine their unique voices to the demands of the commercial marketplace. Filled with fresh ideas that will spark beginners and veterans alike; this book will lead the way toward the industryrsquo;s ultimate challenge: the creation of that chart-topping hit song.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Venus de Milo - Her BackstoryBy Stanley Von HagenThis is a fascinating and well written history of the discovery and subsequent exhibition of the Venus de Milo. Not only the archeology. but the politics (both within France and outside) and the cultural impact and changing provenance (Was it a from the "Classic" or "Hellenistic" period? and why this was important). If you have been to the Louvre and seen her. this backstory will enlighten you. If you are planning a trip to Paris and want to see her. read this book first. The author also wrote "The Cave Painters"mdash;a wonderful book about the cave-artists at Lascaux. Altamira. Chauvet and more.If you are planning a trip to see the cave paintings of France and/or Spain. this is the book for you. (I actually came across this book firstmdash;at the new Chauvet-Pont DArc UNESCO World Heritage Site in Francemdash;and found it so enjoyable that I bought the Venus de Milo book and found it equally enjoyable and informative.) I look forward to more books by Mr. Curtis.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Read this on your way to Greece to visit its sacred islandBy Linda G. KassofWhat an enthralling story! So well written. a non fiction page turner. I read this on the way to Milos. the sacred and lovely island where the statue was found. and it put much of the visit in a wonderful context - especially looking up on a boat trip around the island to the spot where the statue was found and its close proximity to the excavated ancient temple. You will certainly enjoy the book. And try to plan your stopover on the way home to be in Paris where you can make your own newly informed walk around of the statue itself in the Louvre.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting. well-paced narrative that is also a great place for students to start studying the Venus de MiloBy Nom de GuerreThis is a really entertaining and educational book. I teach the Venus de Milo in university level courses and this book not only provides the students with an excellent understanding of the statues history (especially regarding the French obsession with procuring it). it also points students in the right direction when it comes to further research. I highly recommend it as a starting point for students wishing to study or write papers about the Venus. I also think it makes great general reading. For those of you who wonder how this statue became so famous. this book contains a lot of answers.
