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This book is a collection of solutions to common roadblocks in the creative process, with a specific emphasis on solving musical problems, making progress, and (most importantly) finishing what you start. This site features a selection of chapters from the book.
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Esoteric electronic music alchemy methods. Incredibly insightful & helpful creative catalysts for musicians of all persuasions. I keep a copy with me 24/7.
What do you call about a book that teaches you so many valuable methods, gives you a new perspective and a good amount of information on a creativity-related subject as music production? Perfect.
Sep 25, 2018
Math Erao
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Super inspiring and a really easy read. Loved the format and got so many good ideas. Above all, it’s just nice being reminded that the struggles you have as a writer/producer of music are generally universal — and easy to work through if you have the right mindset.
I read this book straight through; I am not an experienced composer. I'll be back in the future once I run into specific problems when making music.
In the meantime I've learned a lot about how to listen to music and for that it is already worthwhile. I found the sections on attentive listening, effective melodic composition, harmonic vs surface rhythm, and composition forms all very enlightening. This is another one of those books that seems to uncover a whole slice of the world by giving me th ...more
In the meantime I've learned a lot about how to listen to music and for that it is already worthwhile. I found the sections on attentive listening, effective melodic composition, harmonic vs surface rhythm, and composition forms all very enlightening. This is another one of those books that seems to uncover a whole slice of the world by giving me th ...more
Some interesting things here - it is really to give you ideas about creating music. To that purpose it works and I have done some things suggested in the book and they have improved my music.
Very interesting and informative.
This book features a lot of useful tips and suggestions on how to deal with many common issues that arise with composition writing. Although the focus is generally on electronic music, many of the tips are transferable to various other genres.
I felt that the middle section was particularly useful as it suggests various musical techniques to try out and also briefly glosses over basic musical theory. This book would be particularly useful when kept to hand while ...more
This book features a lot of useful tips and suggestions on how to deal with many common issues that arise with composition writing. Although the focus is generally on electronic music, many of the tips are transferable to various other genres.
I felt that the middle section was particularly useful as it suggests various musical techniques to try out and also briefly glosses over basic musical theory. This book would be particularly useful when kept to hand while ...more
Jan 12, 2021
Colton
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Despite being focused on producing electronic music, many of the points made in this book can be applied to any workflow. I found that there were elements from each strategy that I could take and implement into my own workflow. Whether that be a mindset adjustment or something more tangible like timeblocking my sessions. In addition to providing great advice, the author does a commendable job of refraining from the esoteric when describing a strategy. This book would be just as accessible to a n
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A really good book. The concepts to counter writer's block that are explored can surely be transposed to a multitude of other creative endeavours as well.
The examples used paint a clear picture in the readers head and the references to contemporary and vintage as well as electro and organic pieces don't go unappreciated.
Of particular interest is the notion of "Hemingway Mode" where the user abstains from the use of the delete / backspace key for an unobstructed unravelling of creative motifs. ...more
The examples used paint a clear picture in the readers head and the references to contemporary and vintage as well as electro and organic pieces don't go unappreciated.
Of particular interest is the notion of "Hemingway Mode" where the user abstains from the use of the delete / backspace key for an unobstructed unravelling of creative motifs. ...more
If you make music on a computer, the bite-sized chapters in this book will make you think the author was reading your mind. The creative tips here probably apply to anyone engaged in a creative endeavor, but might only be interesting enough for you to connect to what you do if you also make electronic music.
Even though an e-book was vastly less expensive than the hard copy, I ordered the "real" book from Ableton and expect to read it about 12 more times over the next decade. ...more
Even though an e-book was vastly less expensive than the hard copy, I ordered the "real" book from Ableton and expect to read it about 12 more times over the next decade. ...more
I absolutely loved this book. Many of the tips can be applied to other types of art, but electronic music producers will find the most value. I have found myself referencing this a lot when making music. The organization around 'beginning a song', 'progressing through a song', and 'finishing a song' is perfect, and a lot of content of this book are somewhat simple tips that while intuitive are not things you actively are aware of until you read them.
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There's at least a few great insights for any level of producer, and a wealth of information for beginners.
The first part is mostly about setup and getting organized, which are crucial steps for unleashing creativity.
The second and third part are more practical in terms of composing and are going to help considerably in going from beginner to intermediate level of electronic music composition. ...more
The first part is mostly about setup and getting organized, which are crucial steps for unleashing creativity.
The second and third part are more practical in terms of composing and are going to help considerably in going from beginner to intermediate level of electronic music composition. ...more
The creative side of things is rarely covered in other sources. This book is one of a kind. There are a lot of books that focus on the technical side of music production, but here we have a set of highly concise and practical lifehacks that can (and will!) boost your creativity and increase productivity.
Interesting creative strategies
Interesting, thoughtful creative strategies for music-making - at times with an emphasis on electronic music - which may even have relevance in other disciplines.
Interesting, thoughtful creative strategies for music-making - at times with an emphasis on electronic music - which may even have relevance in other disciplines.
I would call it the Bible for musicians. Must read especially for solo musicians who are making use of electronic music. Some parts were too short and would be better to elaborate more. That is why 4 stars. Otherwise, very valuable advices regarding almost any roadblocks in music making process.
As an intermediate level producer, I found that I was aware a lot of the strategies presented in the book. That being said, there was plenty to left to discover and revisit. I love the way the book is formatted and organized. It's definitely a great tool for inspiration and "producer's-block".
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This feels like the kind of book you should always keep within arm's reach when producing, so that you can dip in whenever inspiration or motivation runs dry. A wealth of great ideas; too many to digest in one reading.
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This book is filled with practical tips and observations for approaching music production. Each one is short, and so easily digestible, but also contains useful information and ideas. Once to come back to.
No matter what level you are, this book is packed with great starter, work-in-progress and finishing ideas. For beginners it's basically pure gold—must read.
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If you make music, whether it's electronic or not, reading this book is a must.
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If every hotel has a holy bible, every studio should have this book. Creative, concrete, concise advice for the electronic music producer; a truly inspiring read, no matter their DAW of choice.
Tons of great advice, although some of it seems to be more minced towards accidental discovery rather than deliberate creation.
If you make any sort of electronic music, get this book. Incredible insights on all phases of the creative process. I will read it multiple times for sure.
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this one's great, full of ideas for a n00b like me.
I am starting with Ableton and a couple of valuable insights are more than appreciated! ...more
I am starting with Ableton and a couple of valuable insights are more than appreciated! ...more
Great list of approaches and simple ideas to refer back to whenever you’re feeling stuck. Will also use this as a reference when my work seems too repetitive.
One of the most essential books for (electronic) music producers. Or any creative craftsman for that matter. I will enjoy this many times.
Not a step by step guide, more of an inspirational book.
I honestly haven't benefited from it much. ...more
I honestly haven't benefited from it much. ...more
This is one of those books that capture the most common obstacles you face when dealing with electronic music production. Whether you're looking for tips to transform a four-bar loop into a full fledged track with proper tension and release à la progressive house or clever ways to incorporate misuse of standard DAW functions like quantization snap values, there's a lot of food for thought here. Various interesting analogies such as comparing a mix to a painting are also scattered throughout the
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Apr 24, 2015
motioneffector
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I'm going to find the time to come back and give this a proper review, but in the meantime, 5 stars.
This book is everything I thought and hoped it would be from the previews at the Ableton site... and more, much more. Never before have those vague "unanswerables" about creativity been so well answered, at least as it pertains to electronic music production. This book is definitely focused on electronic production (not EDM genres in specific) - the composition side, the neglected one. Anyone who ...more
This book is everything I thought and hoped it would be from the previews at the Ableton site... and more, much more. Never before have those vague "unanswerables" about creativity been so well answered, at least as it pertains to electronic music production. This book is definitely focused on electronic production (not EDM genres in specific) - the composition side, the neglected one. Anyone who ...more
This book is an incredible resource. It has solutions to nearly every issue I've run into while composing music. The print edition (I have both electronic and print) is so gorgeously laid-out and is a pleasure to read. Even if you're not an Ableton Live user, this applies to all music-making software-- and even to the creation of art in general.
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“My freedom thus consists in my moving about within the narrow frame that I have assigned to myself for each one of my undertakings. I shall go even further: my freedom will be so much the greater and more meaningful the more narrowly I limit my field of action and the more I surround myself with obstacles. Whatever diminishes constraint diminishes strength. The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees oneself of the claims that shackle the spirit.” — Igor Stravinsky, Poetics of Music”
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