Film and Television Scores 1950 1979

Author	: Kristopher Spencer
Publisher	: McFarland
Release Date	: 2009-10-27
ISBN 10	: 9780786452286
Pages	: 376 pages
Rating	: 4.7/5 (864 users)

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Download or read book Film and Television Scores 1950 1979 written by Kristopher Spencer and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hollywood film scores underwent a supersonic transformation from the 1950s through the 1970s. This genre-by-genre overview of film and television soundtrack music covers a period of tremendous artistic and commercial development in the medium. Film and television composers bypassed the classical tradition favored by earlier screen composers to experiment with jazz, rock, funk and avant-garde styles. This bold approach brought a rich variety to film and television productions that often took on a life of its own through records and CDs. From Bernard Herrmann to Ennio Morricone, the composers of the “Silver Age” changed the way movie music was made, used, and heard. The book contains more than 100 promotional film stills and soundtrack cover art images.

Film and Television Scores 1950 1979

Author	: Kristopher Spencer
Publisher	: McFarland
Release Date	: 2008
ISBN 10	: 0786436824
Pages	: 366 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (368 users)

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Download or read book Film and Television Scores 1950 1979 written by Kristopher Spencer and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2008 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hollywood film scores underwent a supersonic transformation from the 1950s through the 1970s. This genre-by-genre overview of film and television soundtrack music covers a period of tremendous artistic and commercial development in the medium. Film and television composers bypassed the classical tradition favored by earlier screen composers to experiment with jazz, rock, funk and avant-garde styles. This bold approach brought a rich variety to film and television productions that often took on a life of its own through records and CDs. From Bernard Herrmann to Ennio Morricone, the composers of the "Silver Age" changed the way movie music was made, used, and heard. The book contains more than 100 promotional film stills and soundtrack cover art images.

A Research Guide to Film and Television Music in the United States

Author	: Jeannie Gayle Pool
Publisher	: Scarecrow Press
Release Date	: 2010-12-28
ISBN 10	: 9780810876897
Pages	: 192 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (18 users)

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Download or read book A Research Guide to Film and Television Music in the United States written by Jeannie Gayle Pool and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike traditional music, film music sources are often difficult to locate and do not follow the patterns that researchers are trained to identify. Although there have been several self-described introductions to the field and articles that summarize the problems and state of research, there is no resource that gathers together all of the basic information that is vital to film music research. In this volume, Jeannie Gayle Pool and H. Stephen Wright address the difficulties scholars encounter when conducting research on film and television music. Intended as a guide for scholars and researchers in navigating the complex world of film and television music, this book provides a detailed taxonomy of film music primary sources and explains how to find and interpret them. The authors tackle the problems of determining film score authorship and working with recordings of film music. A bibliographic essay summarizes the major works and trends in film music research and provides clear pointers to the most important resources in the field. An up-to-date guide to important collections of film music sources and other research materials is also included. Designed to clarify the nature of film music source materials and how they are generated, A Research Guide to Film and Television Music in the United States provides clear signposts for scholars and identifies opportunities for further research.

Film Music in the Sound Era

Author	: Jonathan Rhodes Lee
Publisher	: Routledge
Release Date	: 2020-03-10
ISBN 10	: 9781000091281
Pages	: 1096 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 ( users)

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Download or read book Film Music in the Sound Era written by Jonathan Rhodes Lee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 1096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Film Music in the Sound Era: A Research and Information Guide offers a comprehensive bibliography of scholarship on music in sound film (1927–2017). Thematically organized sections cover historical studies, studies of musicians and filmmakers, genre studies, theory and aesthetics, and other key aspects of film music studies. Broad coverage of works from around the globe, paired with robust indexes and thorough cross-referencing, make this research guide an invaluable tool for all scholars and students investigating the intersection of music and film. This guide is published in two volumes: Volume 1: Histories, Theories, and Genres covers overviews, historical surveys, theory and criticism, studies of film genres, and case studies of individual films. Volume 2: People, Cultures, and Contexts covers individual people, social and cultural studies, studies of musical genre, pedagogy, and the industry. A complete index is included in each volume.

100 Greatest Film Scores

Author	: Matt Lawson
Publisher	: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date	: 2018-09-15
ISBN 10	: 9781538103685
Pages	: 336 pages
Rating	: 4.5/5 (381 users)

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Download or read book 100 Greatest Film Scores written by Matt Lawson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book considers the greatest film scores produced over a span of more than 80 years. Each entry includes background information about the film, biographical information about the composer, a concise analysis of the score, and a summary of the score’s impact both within the film it accompanies, but also on cinematic history.

The Oxford Handbook of Film Music Studies

Author	: David Neumeyer
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Release Date	: 2014
ISBN 10	: 9780190250591
Pages	: 696 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (92 users)

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Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Film Music Studies written by David Neumeyer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Handbook of Film Music Studies gathers two dozen original essays that chart the history and current state of interdisciplinary scholarship on music in audiovisual media, focusing on four areas: history, genre and medium, analysis and criticism, and interpretation.

Music in Science Fiction Television

Author	: Kevin J. Donnelly
Publisher	: Routledge
Release Date	: 2013
ISBN 10	: 9780415641074
Pages	: 250 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (156 users)

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Download or read book Music in Science Fiction Television written by Kevin J. Donnelly and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The music for science fiction television programs, like music for science fiction films, is often highly distinctive, introducing cutting-edge electronic music and soundscapes. There is a highly particular role for sound and music in science fiction, because it regularly has to expand the vistas and imagination of the shows and plays a crucial role in setting up the time and place. Notable for its adoption of electronic instruments and integration of music and effects, science fiction programs explore sonic capabilities offered through the evolution of sound technology and design, which has allowed for the precise control and creation of unique and otherworldly sounds. This collection of essays analyzes the style and context of music and sound design in Science Fiction television. It provides a wide range of in-depth analyses of seminal live-action series such as Doctor Who, The Twilight Zone, and Lost, as well as animated series, such as The Jetsons. With thirteen essays from prominent contributors in the field of music and screen media, this anthology will appeal to students of Music and Media, as well as fans of science fiction television.

Soho on Screen

Author	: Jingan Young
Publisher	: Berghahn Books
Release Date	: 2022-05-13
ISBN 10	: 9781800734784
Pages	: 262 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (7 users)

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Download or read book Soho on Screen written by Jingan Young and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2022-05-13 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite Soho’s rich cultural history, there remains an absence of work on the depiction of the popular neighbourhood in film. Soho on Screen provides one of the first studies of Soho within postwar British cinema. Drawing upon historical, cultural and urban studies of the area, this book explores twelve films and theatrically released documentaries from a filmography of over one hundred Soho set productions. While predominantly focusing on low-budget, exploitation films which are exemplars of British and international filmmaking, Young also offers new readings of star and director biographies, from Laurence Harvey to Emeric Pressburger, and in so doing enlivens discussion on filmmaking in a time and place of intense social transformation, technological innovation and growing permissiveness.

Anxiety Muted

Author	: Stanley C. Pelkey
Publisher	: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date	: 2015
ISBN 10	: 9780199936175
Pages	: 321 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (999 users)

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Download or read book Anxiety Muted written by Stanley C. Pelkey and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this collection, contributors employ diverse critical methods and perspectives to explore the role of music in American film and television of the 1950s and 1960s, as well as in films from more recent years that allude to, reflect back upon, or recreate those decades. Particular attention is given to uncovering how motion picture culture and its music treated anxieties about suburbanization, conformity, the family, and gender"--Provided by publisher.

Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings

Author	: Steve Sullivan
Publisher	: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date	: 2017-05-17
ISBN 10	: 9781442254497
Pages	: 830 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (422 users)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Great Popular Song Recordings written by Steve Sullivan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-05-17 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This masterful survey covers all genres of popular music, from pop, rock, soul, and country to jazz, blues, classic vocals, hip-hop, folk, gospel, and ethnic/world music. Collectors will find detailed discographical data while music lovers will appreciate the detailed commentaries and deep research on the songs, their recording, and the artists.

Spaghetti Westerns

Author	: Aliza S. Wong
Publisher	: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date	: 2018-12-15
ISBN 10	: 9781442269040
Pages	: 266 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (422 users)

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Download or read book Spaghetti Westerns written by Aliza S. Wong and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book identifies the most significant Spaghetti Westerns produced and the individuals who contributed to the genre, including actors Clint Eastwood, composers such as Ennio Morricone, and directors like Sergio Leone. The most memorable movies of the genre are also examined, including Django, A Fistful of Dollars, and They Call Me Trinity.

Italian Crime Filmography 1968 1980

Author	: Roberto Curti
Publisher	: McFarland
Release Date	: 2013-09-28
ISBN 10	: 9781476612089
Pages	: 332 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (766 users)

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Download or read book Italian Crime Filmography 1968 1980 written by Roberto Curti and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-09-28 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1970s Italy, after the decline of the Spaghetti Western, crime films became the most popular, profitable and controversial genre. In a country plagued with violence, political tensions and armed struggle, these films managed to capture the anxiety and anger of the times in their tales of tough cops, ruthless criminals and urban paranoia. Recent years have seen renewed critical interest in the genre, thanks in part to such illustrious fans as Quentin Tarantino. This book examines all of the 220+ crime films produced in Italy between 1968 and 1980, the period when the genre first appeared and grew to its peak. Entries include a complete cast and crew list, home video releases, a plot summary and the author’s own analysis. Excerpts from a variety of sources are included: academic texts, contemporary reviews, and interviews with filmmakers, scriptwriters and actors. There are many onset stills and film posters.

Nilsson

Author	: Alyn Shipton
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Release Date	: 2013-08-08
ISBN 10	: 9780199756575
Pages	: 372 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (997 users)

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Download or read book Nilsson written by Alyn Shipton and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-08-08 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first ever full-length biography of Harry Nilsson, author Alyn Shipton traces the musician's life from his Brooklyn childhood to his Los Angeles adolescence, and charts his gradual move into the spotlight as a talented songwriter.

James Bond FAQ

Author	: Tom DeMichael
Publisher	: Hal Leonard Corporation
Release Date	: 2012-12-01
ISBN 10	: 9781480337855
Pages	: 496 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (83 users)

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Download or read book James Bond FAQ written by Tom DeMichael and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (FAQ). A favorite of film followers for 50 years, James Bond is the hero loved by everyone: Men want to be just like him, women just want to be with him. Moviegoers around the world have spent more than $5 billion to watch his adventures across the last five decades. What's not to enjoy about such a glorious multitude of gadgets, gals, grand locations, and grandiose schemes hatched by master villains and megalomaniacs? Now, James Bond FAQ is a book that takes on the iconic cinema franchise that's lasted for so many years. Sometimes serious as SPECTRE, sometimes quirkier than Q, but always informative, this FAQ takes the reader behind-the-scenes, as well as in front of the silver screen. Everyone's included: Connery, Lazenby, Moore, Dalton, Brosnan, and Craig; little-known facts about TV's first shot at 007, the same Bond story that was made into two different films; whatever happened to those wonderful cars and gizmos that thrilled everyone; plus much more. It's a book for the casual, as well as hardcore, James Bond fan. James Bond FAQ is filled with biographies, synopses, production stories, and images and illustrations seldom seen in print, leaving little else to be said about the world's favorite secret agent. This book includes a foreword by Eunice Gayson.

Westerns

Author	: John White
Publisher	: Routledge
Release Date	: 2010-11-30
ISBN 10	: 9781136855597
Pages	: 216 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (368 users)

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Download or read book Westerns written by John White and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a common assertion that the history of America is written in its Westerns, but how true is this? In this guidebook John White discusses the evolution of the Western through history and looks at theoretical and critical approaches to Westerns such as genre analysis, semiotics, representation, ideology, discourse analysis, narrative, realism, auteur and star theory, psychoanalytical theory, postmodernism and audience response. The book includes case studies of 8 key westerns: Stagecoach My Darling Clementine Shane The Good, The Bad and the Ugly McCabe and Mrs Miller Unforgiven Brokeback Mountain The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Including a chronology of significant events for the Western genre, a glossary and further reading, this introduction to an important genre in film studies is a great guide for students.

Act Naturally

Author	: Steve Matteo
Publisher	: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date	: 2023-05-15
ISBN 10	: 9781493059027
Pages	: 351 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (93 users)

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Download or read book Act Naturally written by Steve Matteo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beatles produced five films during their time together: A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow Submarine, and Let It Be. Some were cinematic successes, and some were not, but—along with subsequent reissues, bonus material, and Peter Jackson’s The Beatles: Get Back, a documentary companion to Let It Be—they comprise an endlessly fascinating document of key phases in the group’s career. In this comprehensive deep-dive into the band’s movies, author and longtime music journalist Steve Matteo follows the origins, filming, and often frenzied fan reception of projects from the 1964 premiere of A Hard Day’s Night through 1970’s Let It Be to the release of Get Back in 2022. Matteo explores the production process, original theatrical film releases, subsequent VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray releases, and bonus materials, along with the US and UK soundtracks. In addition to copious anecdotes and behind-the-scenes details, he also places these films in their larger context, a period of unprecedented artistic and commercial innovation in British and world cinema. Filled with stories and insights that will satisfy collectors, buffs, and casual fans alike, this is the definitive account of an underappreciated part of the Beatles’ creative output.

Musicians in Transit

Author	: Matthew B. Karush
Publisher	: Duke University Press
Release Date	: 2016-12-02
ISBN 10	: 9780822373773
Pages	: 280 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (223 users)

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Download or read book Musicians in Transit written by Matthew B. Karush and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Musicians in Transit Matthew B. Karush examines the transnational careers of seven of the most influential Argentine musicians of the twentieth century: Afro-Argentine swing guitarist Oscar Alemán, jazz saxophonist Gato Barbieri, composer Lalo Schifrin, tango innovator Astor Piazzolla, balada singer Sandro, folksinger Mercedes Sosa, and rock musician Gustavo Santaolalla. As active participants in the globalized music business, these artists interacted with musicians and audiences in the United States, Europe, and Latin America and contended with genre distinctions, marketing conventions, and ethnic stereotypes. By responding creatively to these constraints, they made innovative music that provided Argentines with new ways of understanding their nation’s place in the world. Eventually, these musicians produced expressions of Latin identity that reverberated beyond Argentina, including a novel form of pop ballad; an anti-imperialist, revolutionary folk genre; and a style of rock built on a pastiche of Latin American and global genres. A website with links to recordings by each musician accompanies the book.