How Music Works

David Byrne, one of the best-known figures on the contemporary music scene, is a founding member and principal songwriter with the iconic new wave group Talking Heads. He has received numerous awards including a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe. He is also an inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In his insightful book How Music Works Byrne offers his unique perspective on music and includes how music is shaped by time, how recording technologies transform the listening experience, the evolution of the industry, and much more. Each of us is unique in who we are and what we bring to the world. By celebrating this diversity, you can become who you were meant to be.