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Simians & Serialism: A History and Analysis of Jerry Goldsmith's Score to Planet of the Apes
Simians & Serialism is the first comprehensive history and analysis of Jerry Goldsmith's landmark score to Arthur P. Jacobs' production of Franklin J. Schaffner's film Planet of the Apes.
>> Each and every cue in the score is decoded and deconstructed, detailing for the first time Goldsmith's extensive use of Arnold Schoenberg's serial technique and the strong influences of Bartók, Ravel and Mussorgsky.
>> Features 49 illustrations with examples from Goldsmith's score.
>> All new research on the production and release of the classic 1968 sci-fi film and its four sequels that reveals a rich background on their development and includes fascinating, unknown details.
>> Simians & Serialism is an indispensable volume for any fan of Jerry Goldsmith, film music, Planet of the Apes or movie history.
>> Each and every cue in the score is decoded and deconstructed, detailing for the first time Goldsmith's extensive use of Arnold Schoenberg's serial technique and the strong influences of Bartók, Ravel and Mussorgsky.
>> Features 49 illustrations with examples from Goldsmith's score.
>> All new research on the production and release of the classic 1968 sci-fi film and its four sequels that reveals a rich background on their development and includes fascinating, unknown details.
>> Simians & Serialism is an indispensable volume for any fan of Jerry Goldsmith, film music, Planet of the Apes or movie history.
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262 pages, Paperback
First published August 12, 2015
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October 6, 2015
Film music geeks - of which appellation I do claim - will find much to like about this book, but it also has a lot to offer to film fans or those whose interest in music is merely casual. First of all, it's a nirvana for Jerry Goldsmith fans as a thorough examination of one of his landmark scores, broken down cue by cue, and explained in a way that's very accessible and understandable to those who do not possess a music degree (though NOT 'dumbed down' in any way); secondly, fans of the APES series will also appreciate the degree of research that has gone into this, as O'Callaghan goes through the history of the making of PLANET OF THE APES from Boulle's original novel, to acquisition of the film rights by Arthur P. Jacobs and its evolution to finished film; also briefly noting the sequels and their music.
There are also quite a few bombshells dropped that should spark some debates on discussion boards.
This deserves to be an essential part of any film/film music library; the first printing has sold out, but look for a second printing/digital version to come. I also hope that this won't be the last book by John O'Callaghan that we'll be reading.
There are also quite a few bombshells dropped that should spark some debates on discussion boards.
This deserves to be an essential part of any film/film music library; the first printing has sold out, but look for a second printing/digital version to come. I also hope that this won't be the last book by John O'Callaghan that we'll be reading.
November 23, 2017
If you are at all interested in the great classic score from Jerry Goldsmith for the original 'Planet of the Apes' then this book will enlighten you on this modern soundtrack masterpiece. It also weaves a tale of a music fan's personal journey for a movie and its score. Complete with track-by-track breakdown, the book is a must for a fan of the movie or a fan of film scores in general.
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