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How to Write One Song
- Narrated by: Jeff Tweedy
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
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There are few artistic acts more mysterious than writing a song. But what if a shift in perspective - and some practical guidance - could overcome that mystery? Anyone wanting to experience more creativity and mindfulness will be inspired to do just that after listening to How to Write One Song.
Why one song? The difference between one song and many songs isn't a charming semantic trick - it's an important distinction that can simplify a notoriously confusing art form. The idea of becoming a capital-S Songwriter can seem daunting, but when approached as a focused, self-contained practice, the mystery and fear subsides and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit.
How to Write One Song brings listeners into this intimate process - lyrics, music and how they come together. It's equally about the importance of making creativity part of your everyday life and of experiencing the hope, inspiration and joy available to anyone who is willing to get started.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-10-22
stórskemmtileg hlustun
þetta var negla frábært hlustun, áhugaverð nálgun og hægt að tileinka sér margt fyrir margskonar
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- Anonymous User
- 18-11-20
not just for song writers
this book is an interesting look at the creative process. good for anyone wanting to create anything
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- Scott
- 13-03-22
Wow, this is a real gem!
the wisdom transcends song writing and applys to all creative endeavours
thank you Jeff
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- Anonymous User
- 05-05-21
GREAT BOOK, GREAT READING
totally fantastic, can't recommend it highly enough. the recording and reading is clear and Jeff's voice is as gentle and heartwarming as any fan of his music would expect.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-08-22
Must listen
Jeff Tweedy what can I say. Thank you for sharing your years of songwriting wisdom and all the ups and downs along the way. Legend.
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- Ros
- 11-02-24
great for any creative pursuit
I loved this. Very inspiring and not just for song writing. Whatever your artistic pursuit, it's a great book to get you creating.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-01-22
A wonderful exploration of the songwriting process
Jeff Tweedy is generously candid about his writing process, and encourages a more mindful approach to songwriting, and creativity in general, that is particularly refreshing if you're someone like me that gets stuck obsessing over the end product. It's already helped my productivity immensely, and reminded me why I enjoyed writing in the first place - great listen!
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- Bass
- 24-05-22
I’m going to start writing regularly again. Thanks Jeff
After a few years since I last wrote a song, last night, I finished this book and wrote a song. And it feels good. The inspiration I needed.
Hope YOU do too.
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- Giles
- 14-03-23
Jeff
loved it, as a songwriter & guitar player.
always been a massive fan, thanks dude!
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- papapownall
- 16-07-21
Master class in songwriting from Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Tweedy might not be a household name to most people but those who appreciate songwriting will know and admire his work with Americana band Wilco, his collaborations with Billy Bragg in re-imagining fragments of Woody Guthrie's long lost lyrics and his solo releases. He is the songwriters' songwriter.
In this shortish book, Jeff discusses the writing process and encourages listeners / readers to take his tips and to create their own songs. It is, apparently, easier than it appears and simple exercises such as word matches, sound fragments and "free writing" exercises can be used to unlock what is inside all of us to create something new and different. He demonstrates the process by collating ideas throughout the book that he brings together for a song ("Gwendoline") that he writes as part of the tuition. If you are like me, and have been trying to write songs for decades without too much reward, there are enough ideas in here to inspire you to the next level. I could listen to Jeff Tweedy talk about songwriting all day but, sadly, this is only a three hour book.
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