Film Music: The Basics (The Basics)

By: Kenneth Lampl

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Synopsis: A comprehensive introduction to film music, this book provides a concise and illuminating summary of the process of film scoring, as well as a succinct overview of the rich history of contemporary film music. Written in a non-technical style, this book begins by presenting a brief history of film music from the last 30 years, covering topics ranging from blockbuster franchises to indie film scores. It explores film music from around the world, including Bollywood and European Avant-garde cinema, and film music in animation, like Disney-Pixar and Japanese anime. It then offers a guide to the language of film music analysis, the creative process behind composing film music, and the use of current technology. The book champions diversity in the industry, with case studies and interviews from a range of active film composers, including: Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, 2019), Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, 2020), Natalie Holt (Loki, 2021), and Rachel Portman (Emma, 1996), Complete with a glossary of key terms and further reading, this book is an invaluable resource for all those beginning to study film music, as well as lifelong film music buffs seeking to update their understanding of film music.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781000984996
Related ISBNs:: 9781032267456, 9781003289722, 9781032267463
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/24/23
Copyrighted By:: Kenneth Lampl. The right of Kenneth Lampl to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Education, Drama, Plays and Theater, Music
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Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.