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The Struggle Behind the Soundtrack: Inside the Discordant New World of Film Scoring
Do you want to pick up a light saber whenever you hear John Williams' Star Wars theme? Get the urge to ride into the desert and face down steely-eyed desperados to the refrain of Ennio Morricone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly ? Does Hans Zimmer's Pirates of the Caribbean score have you talking like Jack Sparrow? From the Westerns of the 1960s to current blockbusters, composers for both film and television have faced new challenges--evermore elaborate sound design, temp tracks, test audiences and working with companies that invest in film score recordings all have led to creative sparks, as well as frustrations. Drawing on interviews with more than 40 notable composers, this book gives an in-depth analysis of the industry and reveals the creative process behind such artists as Klaus Badelt, Mychael Danna, Abel Korzeniowski, Walter Murch, Rachel Portman, Alan Silvestri, Randy Thom and others.
227 pages, Paperback
Published July 16, 2019
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November 14, 2023
This book was truly fascinating. It really grabbed me with its exploration of the music scene in films. It delves deep into the struggles and successes of composers, containing fascinating interviews that offer a detailed look into their challenges.
The other important aspect is that the book has been written recently and has the most up-to-date information about the film scoring scene. In addition, the examples that Stephan Eicke brings in each chapter help the readers look them up and understand his points much more straightforwardly.
Generally, it's a book of untold things that nobody talks about. We all know that film composers are no longer working in the same manner as masters such as John Williams, but no one brings the matter as clearly as in this book and shows how things are going on and where the problems are. On the other hand, this book lightens up the field and related ups and downs for those interested in pursuing a career in the music and film industry. For them, I genuinely think it's a MUST READ..!!
Stephan Eicke's writing style is captivating and very engaging. He tells a story even if he is quoting someone else or writing something technical. Furthermore, this book discusses the shift in film music from the classics to the era of "New Hollywood."
Every page was a joy..!! I absolutely recommend it to anyone interested in the world behind the film scores.
The other important aspect is that the book has been written recently and has the most up-to-date information about the film scoring scene. In addition, the examples that Stephan Eicke brings in each chapter help the readers look them up and understand his points much more straightforwardly.
Generally, it's a book of untold things that nobody talks about. We all know that film composers are no longer working in the same manner as masters such as John Williams, but no one brings the matter as clearly as in this book and shows how things are going on and where the problems are. On the other hand, this book lightens up the field and related ups and downs for those interested in pursuing a career in the music and film industry. For them, I genuinely think it's a MUST READ..!!
Stephan Eicke's writing style is captivating and very engaging. He tells a story even if he is quoting someone else or writing something technical. Furthermore, this book discusses the shift in film music from the classics to the era of "New Hollywood."
Every page was a joy..!! I absolutely recommend it to anyone interested in the world behind the film scores.
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