22 Oct 2010 : INTRODUCING THE MUSHROOM MUSIC SONGBOOK
Whether it’s a collection of CDs, vinyl, song lyrics or sheet music, we collect the songs by writers that inspire us; in life, love, events, politics, religion… the ‘inspirational’ list is endless. And as music lovers do, we revisit that collection over and over again; sometimes to remember a time in our lives or maybe to try and forget one; whatever the reason the collections we own are very much a part of our lives.
The Mushroom Music Song Book is our collection; the ones we find ourselves turning back to. Beautifully designed with lyrics, sheet music, photographs and stories, the book features fifty truly amazing Australian compositions by songwriters from iconic Mushroom Music.
The Mushroom Music Song Book was created by going back to the songwriters themselves and together they have shared the many stories, in most cases for the first time, of how their songs were brought to life. In addition to these personal anecdotes, the songwriter’s musical peers and associates have contributed their own fond memories. Whether you are a musician or a music fan, the book is a visually stunning, historical, insightful and creatively compiled collection of the songs that Australians revisit time and time again. And there are sure to be more than just a few that have found themselves in the soundtrack to your life too.
Mushroom Music Publishing is immensely proud to represent the songs and song writers within this book and on behalf of them is taking a bow that will assuredly lead to multiple encores or in this case further volumes.
The creation of this book was the culmination of the vision of two companies: Mushroom Music Publishing and Sasha Music Publishing. Sasha Music Publishing (AMPD’s rock and pop label) is proud to be Mushroom Music Publishing’s print publisher. This is a significant partnership as it brings the music of Australian artists to their audience in an important yet previously under utilised way - through print music and digital print download. Quality, accessible transcriptions are a vital part of learning and enjoying music. Sasha Music Publishing takes pride in transcribing songs so they are accessible to play while still retaining the essence of the song. Sasha Music Publishing highly values the relationship with Mushroom Music Publishing and is committed to representing Mushroom’s writers in print.
The Mushroom Music Songbook is available through all good music retailers and book stores.
Order code: 0801150640 RRP $79.95
“This book is a collection of the great Australian songwriters that Mushroom Music Publishing represent. It was extremely hard to limit it to fifty songs. Ian James and the Mushroom Music Publishing team have over the years worked extremely hard to sign the very best songwriters both domestically and overseas. They have built and managed a brilliant roster of songwriters and an extremely impressive catalogue of songs that cover many genres of music.
I am very proud of the results that Mushroom Music Publishing have had with the catalogue. From placing songs with artists to record, hooking up collaborations, placing songs in film, television and advertising, right through to the many songwriting workshops that we host. It is one of the most successful companies within The Mushroom Group and has an incredibly strong reputation throughout the world.
This is much more than a book of song lyrics, each song has an original story written by the songwriter about their song plus an anecdote from a music peer or associate. It is a great addition to any music fan or musician’s collection. Long live Australian Music!”
- Michael Gudinski AM; Director
THE SONGS OF THE MUSHROOM MUSIC SONG BOOK
- Wide Open Road – The Triffids
- I’m Stranded – The Saints
- Leaps & Bounds – Paul Kelly
- Do You Love Me – Nick Cave
- Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House
- I Got You – Split Enz
- Throw Your Arms Around Me – Hunters & Collectors
- Treaty – Yothu Yindi
- Solid Rock – Goanna
- Don’t Fight It – The Panics
- Alone with You – Sunnyboys
- This Heart Attack – Faker
- Who Listens to the Radio – The Sports
- Get Free – The Vines
- Heavy Heart – You Am I
- Ice – Magic Dirt
- Black & Blue - Chain
- The Loved One – The Loved Ones
- Shivers – Boys Next Door
- I Hear Motion – The Models
- Love At First Sight – Kylie Minogue
- Sweet Disposition – Temper Trap
- Run to Paradise – Choirboys
- Black Fingers Red Wine – Eskimo Joe
- Living in the 70’s - Skyhooks
- Most People I Know… - Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs
- I Remember When I Was Young – Matt Taylor
- Bow River – Cold Chisel
- Eagle Rock – Daddy Cool
- Shape I’m In – Jo Jo Zep
- They Took the Children Away – Archie Roach
- Father’s Day – Weddings Parties Anything
- Way Out West - Dingoes
- Give Me a Home Among the Gum Trees – John Williamson
- Duncan – Slim Dusty
- Rattlin’ Bones – Kasey & Shane
- Ordinary Angels – Frente
- My Happiness – Powderfinger
- Monsters – Something for Kate
- Counting the Beat – The Swingers
- Don’t Fall in Love – The Ferrets
- Make You Happy – Josh Pyke
- Girls on the Avenue – Richard Clapton
- This Old Love – Lior
- Lost – The Badloves
- Special Ones – George
- Even When I’m Sleeping – Leonardo’s Bride
- Cry – The Mavis’s
- A Touch of Paradise – Ross Wilson
- Coz I’m Free – Christine Anu
