ABOUT HIT SONGS DECONSTRUCTED
Hit Songs Deconstructed provides songwriters and the music industry with in-depth analysis of today's hit songs, key emerging trends and the latest industry news.
Published twice per month, two current top-charting songs are given a thorough analysis to show what made them a hit. Analysis includes structural analysis, momentum/intensity levels, sectional analysis, primary instrumentation, tone & mix, production, lyrics, take-away's and much more! To view these reports simply click here to sign up - it's FREE!
Published 4 times per year, the Hit Songs Trends Report is the MOST COMPREHENSIVE hit song trend analysis available today. These extensive reports provide you with an in-depth look into what elements and trends drive ALL top 10 hit songs during each quarter of the year, giving you the insight you need to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing musical landscape. For more information, click here.
These reports provide a comprehensive analysis of ALL the hit songs that placed in the Billboard Top 10 Pop & Rock Songs Charts during the entire year. Every area is covered, including song structure, lyrical theme and titles, tempos, trends by category, the ideal hit song of the year and much, much more. Sample report coming soon.
A weekly email which includes a short synopsis of "must know" industry news and happenings, as well as the HSD Chart Wire. Additionally, throughout the year, subscribers receive specialized reports, songwriting tips, industry interviews and much more. To sign up to receive this free weekly email, click here. To become a contributor click here.
Each week we provide an updated "deconstruction" of the top 5 songs gained from the Billboard Pop, Rock and Country Songs charts. These concise reports will help you spot trends as they emerge and identify the key elements and attributes present in today's chart topping hit songs. Chart Wire can be found in the Reports section of the Hit Songs Deconstructed site, and is also included as part of the weekly HSD Wire email.Click here to view Chart Wire.
Dave is an award winning composer/producer known for his edgy and evocative style of songwriting. He has 20+ years of recording/songwriting experience with a primary focus on Rock and Pop. Dave's experience as an analyst spotting trends for a major retailer coupled with his extensive music knowledge enables him to provide a unique, detailed look at the inner workings of hit songs. Dave is an ET member of the prestigious Manhattan Producers Alliance and currently lives in NYC.
"Penn's songwriting versatility and creativity across a vast spectrum of rock and pop music genres are a testament to his deep understanding, not only of musical history, but the commercial trends that drive what consumers want to hear." - Ed Rivadavia Sr., Director Digital Marketing, RMG/JIVE Label Group
"David Penn is a talented composer whose music captures and powerfully conveys a wide range of emotion. I can easily imagine his compositions making a strong contribution to television shows and films." - Jason Blume (Songwriter with more than 50,000,000 album sales; Author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success, Inside Songwriting, and This Business of Songwriting, all published by Billboard Books)
"We've hired Dave to compose music for several commercials. He is very talented, his compositions are spot on and our clients are always very happy." - Kierra Parlagreco, Filmworks
Yael has extensive experience developing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns, possesses in-depth knowledge of traditional, interactive and emerging media and has been published by several "must read" industry publications including BtoB, Chief Marketer, Website Magazine, eMarketing +Commerce and has been quoted as an marketing expert by several trade publications.
Yael is President and CEO of Imagine 360 Marketing (www.i360m.com) and Executive Editor of Marketer's Mix (www.marketersmix.com). Prior to founding Imagine 360, Yael served as Director of Marketing and Circulation for Dow Jones Financial Information Services where she was responsible for developing and directing the division's overall marketing strategy.
Published twice per month, two current top-charting songs are given a thorough analysis to show what made them a hit. Analysis includes structural analysis, momentum/intensity levels, sectional analysis, primary instrumentation, tone & mix, production, lyrics, take-away's and much more! To view these reports simply click here to sign up - it's FREE!
Published 4 times per year, the Hit Songs Trends Report is the MOST COMPREHENSIVE hit song trend analysis available today. These extensive reports provide you with an in-depth look into what elements and trends drive ALL top 10 hit songs during each quarter of the year, giving you the insight you need to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing musical landscape. For more information, click here.
These reports provide a comprehensive analysis of ALL the hit songs that placed in the Billboard Top 10 Pop & Rock Songs Charts during the entire year. Every area is covered, including song structure, lyrical theme and titles, tempos, trends by category, the ideal hit song of the year and much, much more. Sample report coming soon.
A weekly email which includes a short synopsis of "must know" industry news and happenings, as well as the HSD Chart Wire. Additionally, throughout the year, subscribers receive specialized reports, songwriting tips, industry interviews and much more. To sign up to receive this free weekly email, click here. To become a contributor click here.
Each week we provide an updated "deconstruction" of the top 5 songs gained from the Billboard Pop, Rock and Country Songs charts. These concise reports will help you spot trends as they emerge and identify the key elements and attributes present in today's chart topping hit songs. Chart Wire can be found in the Reports section of the Hit Songs Deconstructed site, and is also included as part of the weekly HSD Wire email.Click here to view Chart Wire.
ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
David Penn
As Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Hit Songs Deconstructed, Dave is responsible for Hit Songs Deconstructed editorial direction and spearheading new editorial products.Dave is an award winning composer/producer known for his edgy and evocative style of songwriting. He has 20+ years of recording/songwriting experience with a primary focus on Rock and Pop. Dave's experience as an analyst spotting trends for a major retailer coupled with his extensive music knowledge enables him to provide a unique, detailed look at the inner workings of hit songs. Dave is an ET member of the prestigious Manhattan Producers Alliance and currently lives in NYC.
"Penn's songwriting versatility and creativity across a vast spectrum of rock and pop music genres are a testament to his deep understanding, not only of musical history, but the commercial trends that drive what consumers want to hear." - Ed Rivadavia Sr., Director Digital Marketing, RMG/JIVE Label Group
"David Penn is a talented composer whose music captures and powerfully conveys a wide range of emotion. I can easily imagine his compositions making a strong contribution to television shows and films." - Jason Blume (Songwriter with more than 50,000,000 album sales; Author of 6 Steps to Songwriting Success, Inside Songwriting, and This Business of Songwriting, all published by Billboard Books)
"We've hired Dave to compose music for several commercials. He is very talented, his compositions are spot on and our clients are always very happy." - Kierra Parlagreco, Filmworks
Yael Kruman Penn
As Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Hit Songs Deconstructed, Yael is responsible for the Company's strategic direction and spearheading strategic planning for Hit Songs Deconstructed.Yael has extensive experience developing and implementing integrated marketing campaigns, possesses in-depth knowledge of traditional, interactive and emerging media and has been published by several "must read" industry publications including BtoB, Chief Marketer, Website Magazine, eMarketing +Commerce and has been quoted as an marketing expert by several trade publications.
Yael is President and CEO of Imagine 360 Marketing (www.i360m.com) and Executive Editor of Marketer's Mix (www.marketersmix.com). Prior to founding Imagine 360, Yael served as Director of Marketing and Circulation for Dow Jones Financial Information Services where she was responsible for developing and directing the division's overall marketing strategy.
CONTRIBUTORS
Jeremiah Bornfield
Jeremiah has earned his Masters Degree in music composition at Hunter College of the City University of New York, where he studied theory with distinguished professors, Mark Spicer and Poundie Burstein.
Jeremiah is on ongoing contributor to the theory section contained within the Quarterly Pop Trends Report - Industry Edition, as well as the Hit Song Deconstructed reports.
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