Listening to Beck

7/3/2013

This article discusses Beck Hansen's unique approach to releasing his latest album, 'Song Reader'. Instead of recording and distributing the album in the conventional way, Beck released 'Song Reader' as sheet music, with the expectation that fans would play and interpret the songs themselves. The article explores the reasons behind this unconventional release, including Beck's desire to encourage fan participation and creativity. It also delves into the history of sheet music and the tradition of amateur musicians interpreting songs. Overall, 'Song Reader' represents a departure from the digital age of music consumption and invites listeners to engage with music in a more hands-on and personal way.

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