This is a highly original and compelling exploration of how popular music is made. The role of the musician is often camouflaged by commercial and marketing pressures and by the common assumption that the music simply reflects the musician's personality. Drawing on a wide range of ides from modern c[...]
The accompanying Analysing Media Texts DVD-ROM is the winner of the 2006 British Universities Film and Video Council's 'Learning on Screen Award' for Interactive Media (Course and Curriculum related content). Visit the Understanding Media series microsite. This book provides an engaging introduction[...]