Bee Gees, Process and Latent Elements in Music Production

This book examines the creative process of the Bee Gees and the latent elements that shaped their sound. It is a must-read book for music production academics and students, as well as anyone interested in the Bee Gees' creative process.

Pat O'Grady is a contemporary music researcher, educator, and practitioner, specializing in music production. He is a lecturer in music technology at the Australian National University. He has two decades of professional experience in producing and performing contemporary music. He is the current treasurer of the Australian/New Zealand branch of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music.

Preface Introduction 1 'Spicks and Specks:' Finding Latent Elements in Music Production 2 'New York Mining Disaster 1941:' Reverb and Space as Latent Elements in Music Production 3 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart': Meaning as a Latent Element in Music Production 4 'Jive Talkin:' Place as a Latent Element in Music Production 5 'Stayin' Alive': Looping as a Latent Element in Music Production 6 'Tragedy': Nonsense Lyrics as a Latent Element of Music Production 7 'Guilty': Vocality as a Latent Element in Music Production 8 'You Win Again': Composite Layering as Latent Elements in Music Production 9 'Still Waters Run Deep:' Guitar Tunings and Voicings as Latent Elements in Music Production Conclusions: Future Directions for Studying Latent Elements in Music Production Bibliography Discography Index