num_pages: 128
description: Publisher'sCounting the Beat traces the history of popular music in New Zealand from [the 19th century] to 1994. Read insights and recollections from New Zealand's top songwriters, alongside lyrics and chords. Gordon Spittle has interviewed cornerstones of New Zealand songwriting Arthur Baysting, Graham Brazier, Ray Columbus, Johnny Devlin, Dave Dobbyn, Neil Finn, Tim Finn, Fane Flaws, John Hanlon, Chris Knox, Shona Laing, Don McGlashan, Howard Morrison, Sharon O'Neill, Maui Prime, Patsy Riggir, John Rowles, and many more.Together they provide a stimulating social commentary encapsulating New Zealand popular culture.
language: English
title: Counting the beat: A history of New Zealand song
titlecomplete: Counting the beat: A history of New Zealand song
genres: Music
ratings_count: 4
publisher: GP Publications