TOP FIVE BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR MUSIC
TOP FIVE BOOK RECOMMENDED FOR MUSIC
By Solomon Obi
There are many ways a musician and even an ordinary individual can hone their skills and get inspired, and reading books can stimulate a creative mind, and lead to creative breakthroughs.
Here are some amazing books that are a must read for a musician or an ordinary individual in their lifetime.
1) Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel by Alan Loy McGinnis
This is the perfect book to start with. The idea is to adopt 12 principles within in your collaborations. The author has studied many famous personalities and has come up with amazing ways to bring out the best in his readers. Even though it is a general read in the motivational genre, musicians can apply what they learn to their creative teams.
2) Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel, D.T. Suzuki
Essentially based on the Japanese Zen philosophy, this book has been translated by R.F.C. Hull. The Zen philosophy is quite old and the book was released in 1953. The fact that it still is considered relevant today speaks volumes about the content. Now you may ask what archery has to do with music. The author considers archery an art, heritage and a meticulously followed tradition as opposed to just a sport. It is much more spiritual than physical. This book can open up new levels of thinking in terms of spirituality for the reader. With the promptings in this literary work, musicians and people of other occupations can explore their own inner desires and talents.
3) Chronicles by Bob Dylan
Chronicles, written by the famous musician Bob Dylan, is a journey through his losses and discoveries. The book records his initial days as a budding musician in the glittering New York City through his successful years topping the charts. His story may not be as inspiring to you at time, but can be a great eye-opener to those who expect a glittery industry to welcome them with open arms. There’s a lot of grey behind all those glitters, so you must be ready to embrace them and swim through the strong currents to attain success. It’s a must-read for a musician.
4) The Force of Listening by Lucia Farinati and Claudia Firth
Hearing, Pauline Oliveros wrote, is involuntary. Listening is voluntary, and it produces culture. The late sound artist is one of several thinkers whose writings are listened to attentively, and expanded upon, in this fascinating short book by the London-based researchers Lucia Farinati and Claudia Firth. The Force of Listening ruminates on the meaning and impact of listening, in a context that’s near and dear to any Trump-fearing music obsessive: the space where art and activism intermingle.
5) The Autobiography of Gucci Mane by Gucci Mane with Neil Martinez-Belkin
The Autobiography of Gucci Mane , written with Neil Martinez-Belkin, is a captivating dive into the mind of Radric Davis. Across 270 pages, Gucci peels back the layers of a persona he spent over a decade crafting, breaking down his history of misdeeds and transgressions and detailing the prison stint that changed him. There are candid glimpses into sentencing hearings, private looks into public meltdowns, explanations for altercations. The book provides incredible insight into one of the most influential rappers of the last decade, detailing a volatile and fascinating life via anecdotes that range from hilarious to harrowing. There are asides about the Atlanta rap scene at large and a clear-eyed account of how Gucci helped to shape its sound and vision. There are many other amazing books on the topic of music and the music industry at large.
There is so much more for you to explore, but the above 5 books will teach you about creativity, how to manage a team, the competitive aspect of the industry and how to establish yourself in modern times.
What books have you read on the music industry? Are there any that really inspired you?
Let us know in the comments below.
By Solomon Obi
There are many ways a musician and even an ordinary individual can hone their skills and get inspired, and reading books can stimulate a creative mind, and lead to creative breakthroughs.
Here are some amazing books that are a must read for a musician or an ordinary individual in their lifetime.
1) Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel by Alan Loy McGinnis
This is the perfect book to start with. The idea is to adopt 12 principles within in your collaborations. The author has studied many famous personalities and has come up with amazing ways to bring out the best in his readers. Even though it is a general read in the motivational genre, musicians can apply what they learn to their creative teams.
2) Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel, D.T. Suzuki
Essentially based on the Japanese Zen philosophy, this book has been translated by R.F.C. Hull. The Zen philosophy is quite old and the book was released in 1953. The fact that it still is considered relevant today speaks volumes about the content. Now you may ask what archery has to do with music. The author considers archery an art, heritage and a meticulously followed tradition as opposed to just a sport. It is much more spiritual than physical. This book can open up new levels of thinking in terms of spirituality for the reader. With the promptings in this literary work, musicians and people of other occupations can explore their own inner desires and talents.
3) Chronicles by Bob Dylan
Chronicles, written by the famous musician Bob Dylan, is a journey through his losses and discoveries. The book records his initial days as a budding musician in the glittering New York City through his successful years topping the charts. His story may not be as inspiring to you at time, but can be a great eye-opener to those who expect a glittery industry to welcome them with open arms. There’s a lot of grey behind all those glitters, so you must be ready to embrace them and swim through the strong currents to attain success. It’s a must-read for a musician.
4) The Force of Listening by Lucia Farinati and Claudia Firth
Hearing, Pauline Oliveros wrote, is involuntary. Listening is voluntary, and it produces culture. The late sound artist is one of several thinkers whose writings are listened to attentively, and expanded upon, in this fascinating short book by the London-based researchers Lucia Farinati and Claudia Firth. The Force of Listening ruminates on the meaning and impact of listening, in a context that’s near and dear to any Trump-fearing music obsessive: the space where art and activism intermingle.
5) The Autobiography of Gucci Mane by Gucci Mane with Neil Martinez-Belkin
The Autobiography of Gucci Mane , written with Neil Martinez-Belkin, is a captivating dive into the mind of Radric Davis. Across 270 pages, Gucci peels back the layers of a persona he spent over a decade crafting, breaking down his history of misdeeds and transgressions and detailing the prison stint that changed him. There are candid glimpses into sentencing hearings, private looks into public meltdowns, explanations for altercations. The book provides incredible insight into one of the most influential rappers of the last decade, detailing a volatile and fascinating life via anecdotes that range from hilarious to harrowing. There are asides about the Atlanta rap scene at large and a clear-eyed account of how Gucci helped to shape its sound and vision. There are many other amazing books on the topic of music and the music industry at large.
There is so much more for you to explore, but the above 5 books will teach you about creativity, how to manage a team, the competitive aspect of the industry and how to establish yourself in modern times.
What books have you read on the music industry? Are there any that really inspired you?
Let us know in the comments below.
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