- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsements
- Half Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- 1 The History of Film Music in Hollywood
- 2 Film Music from Around the World
- 3 The History of Music for Animation
- 4 The Language of Film Music
- 5 The Creative Team
- 6 The Creative Process
- 7 Technology and Creativity
- 8 The Future of Film Scoring: An Introduction to Video Game Music (Co-authored by Thomas Connell)
- 9 The Future of Film Scoring: The Trilogy, the Series and the Franchise
- 10 New Voices in Film Music: The Interviews
- Glossary of Terms
- Selected Bibliography
- Index