Tom Petty - Simple, Effective Music

Freebird

I've been trying to refine my songwriting technique by going back to basics. The craft and performance of Petty is worth taking a look at ..

Which other songwriter's technique should I be investigating?

Cirrus

Tom Petty. One of the many singers out there who prove you don't need to be a great singer to have something worth listening to.

Freebird

I like the economical use of the guitar solo, the simple song structure and the flow of the dynamics. It all sounds effortless. I like the vocal delivery too, as it's his own unique sound signature.

Skipped

John Lennon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz7IjXu0DfQ


Neil Young's After The Goldrush + Harvest.

Freebird

I've already got this one bookmarked .. an excellent performance at the BBC from the early 70's

XWulfhere

I second Neil Young. I'm also a big fan of Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere and Rust Never Sleeps

Fretwired

How to write a hit .. ;-)