Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #575167 in Books
• Published on: 1999-09-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review
Shock shares concise and practical insights into the creative, elusive and personal art of writing songs that make an emotional connection between the writer and his/her intended audience. In becoming remarkable, Schock covers content, style and techniques for jump-starting your brain. She discusses overcoming "writers block", as well as tips on how to get objective feedback on your songs, the value of knowing the craft, pitfalls to avoid, and more importantly, positive steps to take in achieving your songwriting goals. - American Songwriter, Marcy 1999

Customer Reviews

"Becoming Remarkable" IS Remarkable!
Harriet approaches the art of songwriting with such open honesty that one can't help but be affected by her strength of conviction. There is more to this book than a simple "how-to". It's also a guide to keeping your spiritual connection with your art. Some of her articles moved me to tears.

The structure of the book is pretty simple, really. It's split up into three sections - "Integrity", "Clarity" & "Technology". "Integrity" deals with what I mentioned above - the emotional and spiritual connection to the act of songwriting. Why we do it, what moves us to continue doing so. "Clarity" deals with the content of those songs and what can help to make them unique. The "Technology" section is the "how-to" part of the book. Each section contains numerous articles that Harriet has written throughout her long journey as a songwriter, singer and performer. The result is a mix of emotional outpouring and sincerity that is sure to inspire.

Her music has the same sort of honest poignancy and a CD of her songs is also included with the book - a demonstration of her techniques and her beliefs in action.

I would recommend BECOMING REMARKABLE most highly to those who are so bogged down in the business of their songwriting that they've forgotten WHY they actually do what they do. This book will most definitely help them remember. And maybe, when that magic is back, the songs can flow just that much more easily.

--Jodi Krangle ~ The Muse's Muse ~

Proof in the Pudding! (and mighty tasty it is!)
This is a wonderful example of "do as I say AND as I do!" - Harriet Schock's articles on songwriting - and her perspective on life - are exemplified in her prose, and then her CD of original songs proves the truth of her vision and artistry! A must-have for any songwriter, or anyone interested in what makes good songs work!