The Poetry of Pop - Adam Bradley
The Poetry of Pop - Adam Bradley From Tin Pan Alley to the Beatles to Beyonc , "Mr. Pop songs are music first. Bradley skillfully breaks down a century of standards and pop songs into their elements…
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The Poetry of Pop - Adam Bradley
From Tin Pan Alley to the Beatles to Beyonc , "Mr. Pop songs are music first. Bradley skillfully breaks down a century of standards and pop songs into their elements to reveal the interaction of craft and art in composition and performance." (The Wall Street Journal)Encompassing a century of recorded music, this pathbreaking book reveals the poetic artistry of popular songs.
Adam Bradley traces the song lyric across musical genres from early twentieth-century Delta blues to mid-century rock 'n' roll to today's hits. They also comprise the most widely disseminated poetic expression of our time. George and Ira Gershwin's "Fascinating Rhythm." The Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." Rihanna's "Diamonds." These songs are united in their exacting attention to the craft of language and sound.
Bradley shows that pop music is a poetry that must be heard