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The Hollywood Film Music Reader
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A Rich And Informative Look At The Experiences Of Composers Working Under High Pressure In The Us Film Industry, The Hollywood Film Music Reader Brings Readers From Film'S Earliest Days To The Modern Blockbuster Era. Beginning With The Origins Of Movie Music In The Heyday Of Silent Film, The Book Traces Film Music'S Progress Through Hollywood'S Socalled Golden Age To Changes In Musical Styles And Working Practices From The 1960S To The Present. Also Included Are Vivid Firsthand Accounts From Composers Such As George Antheil, Elmer Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Adolph Deutsch, Jerry Goldsmith, Bernard Herrmann, Henry Mancini, Thomas Newman, Andr Previn, David Raksin, Mikls Rzsa, Max Steiner, Dimitri Tiomkin, Franz Waxman, And John Williams, Along With Testimonies From Composers Working In Animation And Documentary Film. The Book Concludes With A Section Of Criticism And Commentary, Including An Essay On Film Music By Sidney Lumet And Igor Stravinsky'S Provocative Views On The Subject.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Hollywood Film Music Reader' about? A: 'The Hollywood Film Music Reader' provides an in-depth exploration of the experiences of composers in the US film industry, covering the evolution of film music from silent films to modern blockbusters.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mervyn Cooke, a respected figure in the field of film music.
- Q: When was 'The Hollywood Film Music Reader' published? A: 'The Hollywood Film Music Reader' was published on September 1, 2010.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 382 pages.
- Q: What edition is available for this book? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Hollywood Film Music Reader' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in film music history? A: Yes, the book is ideal for readers interested in the history and development of film music, providing rich insights and personal accounts from notable composers.
- Q: Are there any notable composers featured in this book? A: Yes, the book includes accounts from renowned composers such as John Williams, Bernard Herrmann, and Elmer Bernstein, among others.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the origins of film music, the Golden Age of Hollywood, and changes in musical styles and practices from the 1960s to present.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Hollywood Film Music Reader' is appropriate for academic study, as it includes critical essays and commentary on film music.