Jeff Tweedy

There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? That's something that anyone will be inspired to do after reading Jeff Tweedy's How to Write One Song.Why one song? Because the difference between one song and many songs isn't a cute semantic trick--it's an important distinction that can simplify a notoriously confusing art form. The idea of becoming a capital-S songwriter can seem daunting, but approached as a focused, self-contained event, the mystery and fear subsides, and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit.And then there is the energizing, nourishing creativity that can open up. How to Write One Song brings readers into the intimate process of writing one song--lyrics, music, and putting it all together--and accesses the deep sense of wonder that remains at the heart of this curious, yet incredibly fulfilling, artistic act. But it's equally about the importance of making creativity part of your life every day, and of experiencing the hope, inspiration, and joy available to anyone who's willing to get started.

The singer, guitarist, and songwriter—best known for his work with Wilco—opens up about his past, his songs, the music, and the people who have inspired him.Few bands have encouraged as much devotion as the Chicago rock band Wilco, and it's thanks, in large part, to the band's singer, songwriter, and guiding light: Jeff Tweedy. But while his songs and music have been endlessly discussed and analyzed, Jeff has rarely talked so directly about himself, his life, or his artistic process.Until now. In his long-awaited memoir, Jeff will tell stories about his childhood in Belleville, Illinois; the St. Louis record store, rock clubs, and live-music circuit that sparked his songwriting and performing career; and the Chicago scene that brought it all together. He also talks in-depth about his collaborators in Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, and more; and writes lovingly about his parents; wife, Susie; and sons, Spencer and Sammy.

An exciting and heartening mix of memories, music, and inspiration from Wilco front man and New York Times bestselling author Jeff Tweedy, sharing fifty songs that changed his life, the real-life experiences behind each one, as well as what he’s learned about how music and life intertwine and enhance each other,What makes us fall in love with a song? What makes us want to write our own songs? Do songs help? Do songs help us live better lives? And do the lives we live help us write better songs? After two New York Times bestsellers that cemented and expanded his legacy as one of America’s best-loved performers and songwriters, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back) and How to Write One Song , Jeff Tweedy is back with another disarming, beautiful, and inspirational book about why we listen to music, why we love songs, and how music can connect us to each other and to ourselves. Featuring fifty songs that have both changed Jeff’s life and influenced his music—including songs by the Replacements, Mavis Staples, the Velvet Underground, Joni Mitchell, Otis Redding, Dolly Parton, and Billie Eilish—as well as Jeff’s “Rememories,” dream-like short pieces that related key moments from Jeff’s life, this book is a mix of the musical, the emotional, and the inspirational in the best possible way.

"Adult Head" is the first book of poetry by Jeff Tweedy, the songwriting genius behind the band Wilco. In turns surreal and concrete, playful and serious, urgent and whimsical, "Adult Head" rewards readers with a unique prosody and deep wisdom. Culled from the same mind responsible for some of the best lyrics and music made in the past decade, this volume displays Tweedy's prodigious talent for poetry on the page. Jeff Tweedy has devoted the last twenty years of his life to songwriting and music making. As a member of the band Wilco and formerly of the band Uncle Tupelo, Tweedy and his band mates have garnered respect and praise from "Rolling Stone", "Spin", the "New Yorker", the "New York Times", and the "Chicago Tribune". Tweedy lives in Chicago with his wife and two sons.

Jeff Tweedy é o fundador e líder da banda de rock Wilco e um dos mais talentosos músicos da atualidade. Por meio de sua rotina diária, da experiência como compositor e de uma série de exercícios e recomendações, o autor revela seu processo criativo e conduz o leitor por uma definição ampla do que seria uma canção. Além de guia acessível para composição, este livro defende a importância de tornar a criatividade parte da vida cotidiana, permitindo que cada um experimente a inspiração e a alegria que a acompanham.

Digital Sheet Music of Someone Else's Song Composed Jeff Tweedy Performed Wilco

Digital Sheet Music of Outta Mind (Outta Sight)Composed by: Jeff TweedyPerformed by: Wilco

Digital Sheet Music of Far, Far Away Composed Jeff Tweedy Performed Wilco

Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) escreve abertamente sobre seu passado, suas canções, a música e as pessoas que o inspiraram nessa aguardada autobiografia. Histórias de sua infância em Belleville, Illinois; o circuito de lojas de discos, clubes de rock e música ao vivo de St. Louis que desencadeou sua carreira como compositor e artista; e a cena de Chicago que consolidou isso tudo. Ele ainda fala sobre seus colaboradores no Uncle Tupelo e no Wilco, entre outros; e escreve afetuosamente sobre seus pais, sua esposa e seus filhos. Franca, divertida e irresistível, Vamos Nessa levará os leitores para dentro tanto da vida do músico quanto de seu processo criativo, ao lançar luz sobre sua genialidade singular e compartilhar sua história, sua voz e sua perspectiva pela primeira vez. "Cativante... Às vezes, a coisa mais revolucionária a respeito da música se resume em sua habilidade de transformar um indivíduo." – The New York Times Book Review

Through his pioneering work in the legendary country-punk band Uncle Tupelo, to his enduring legacy as the creative force behind the unclassifiable sound of Wilco, Jeff Tweedy has weaved his way between the underground and the mainstream - and back again.Funny, disarming and deeply honest, his memoir casts light on his unique creative process and the stories that shaped his life and career, from a childhood spent in Illinois to the release of No Depression in the early '90s - which set the blueprint for alt-country - and later working with Mavis Staples and, posthumously, Woody Guthrie.