The Singers Talk: The Greatest Singers of Our Time Discuss the One Thing They're Never Asked About: Their Voices by Jason Thomas Gordon

The Singers Talk: The Greatest Singers of Our Time Discuss the One Thing They're Never Asked About: Their Voices by Jason Thomas Gordon

Title:  The Singers Talk: The Greatest Singers of Our Time Discuss the One Thing They're Never Asked About: Their Voices

Author: Jason Thomas Gordon
Publisher:  Permuted Press
Genre:  Arts & Photography
Format:  Kindle
No. of Pages: 890
Date of Publication:  5 September, 2023
My Rating:  5 Stars

My Thoughts 

What an amazing book this is! For singers, and music fans alike. I saw it, read the description, and was like “yes!”;  I then told my teens about it, and they really wanted to read it as well. 

Mr. Gordon speaks with some of the most unique and important voices in the music industry as well as those who closely knew and worked with some who are no longer here. The questions and answers are enlightening to anyone curious as to the care of a singer's voice, and there’s a lot to take from this, for singers and aspiring singers.

Written by Danny Thomas’s (the founder of St. Jude’s) grandson - royalties from this title go to St. Jude’s Research Hospital through their Music Gives to St. Jude Kids Campaign, making this title an extra excellent one to add to your bookshelf.

* And, I love that Thom Yorke meditates before going on stage, if the situation allows. 

Thank you to Permuted Press and NetGalley for the DRC!

Description

A groundbreaking collection of inspiring and instructive conversations about the beauty, brutality, discipline, and technique of being a successful singer.

“This is a captivating look at both the nitty-gritty preparation and emotional energy that ‘it takes [for artists] to stand up to that mic... reach down into their guts, and give everything they’ve got for the sake of the song.’ Its star power and up-close, revelatory detail will keep readers riveted from start to finish.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“For all of the conversations we have about music, there is precious little talk about the art of communicating emotion and meaning via the human voice. The Singer's Talk remedies this by reaching out to a wide range of different singers, who speak insightfully about both the skill and the magic required to change minds and break hearts.” —Steven Hyden, author of Twilight of the Gods and other books

These revelatory, frequently funny, and deeply engrossing in-depth interviews provide fans and aspiring singers a backstage pass to the challenges every vocalist faces onstage and in the studio. Packed with never-before-heard stories, The Singers Talk reveals a truly intimate side to these iconic personalities while offering a master class on how the best in their field keep their vocal cords in shape and protect themselves on the road—along with countless other tricks, techniques, strategies, and philosophies to help vocalists at every level perfect the craft of singing.

“This is the most geeked out I’ve ever talked about my voice!” —Thom Yorke

This historic roster of artists includes: Bryan Adams, Tony Bennett, Nick Cave, Chuck D, Roger Daltrey, Joe Elliott, Emmylou Harris, Brittany Howard, Chrissie Hynde, Norah Jones, Simon Le Bon, Geddy Lee, Willie Nelson, Stevie Nicks, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Perry, Lionel Richie, LeAnn Rimes, Smokey Robinson, Robert Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Mavis Staples, Rod Stewart, Paul Stanley, Michael Stipe, Jeff Tweedy, Roger Waters, Dionne Warwick, Ann Wilson, Thom Yorke, and many more. Additionally, the book features conversations about legendary voices no longer with us, such as Butch Vig on Kurt Cobain, Clive Davis on Whitney Houston, Nile Rodgers on David Bowie, and Jimmy Iovine on Tom Petty.

“Singing is so much more than hitting the right note. It’s about connecting with the audience, connecting with something divine to a certain degree. It’s connecting to your most primitive and deepest intuition, and to your nature as a human on this planet.” —Karen O.

More than just an indispensable guide for singers of any level, The Singers Talk is an unforgettable read for music fans everywhere.

All royalties from The Singers Talk will benefit the kids and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through their Music Gives to St. Jude Kids campaign.