Film Music
Film Music by Peter Larsen, published by Reaktion Books in 2007, offers an insightful exploration of the intricate relationship between film and music. This new edition spans 254 pages and is presented in English. Larsen investigates how music not only accompanies films but also enhances their narrative and psychological dimensions, using notable examples from classics and blockbusters to illustrate his points.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the historical context of music in film, as well as its critical role in shaping audience perception. By analyzing iconic films such as Apocalypse Now, The Graduate, and Jaws, Larsen reveals how soundtracks and scores can uncover new interpretations of cinematic works. This book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in music history, film theory, and the performing arts, making it suitable for both scholars and enthusiasts.
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Just hearing a few notes from certain songs can bring a movie back to life–whether the Doors’ “The End” from Apocalypse Now, Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” in The Graduate, or John Williams’ scores to such blockbusters as Jaws, Star Wars, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. But what is the relationship between film and music–where does the film begin and the music end?
Taking off from a variation of that question–whether music accompanies a film or a film illustrates the music–Peter Larsen probes the complex relationship between the two. He charts the history of music in film, exploring along the way the role that music plays in the narrative and psychological functions of film. Examining such classics and blockbusters as The Big Sleep, American Graffiti, North by Northwest, and Blade Runner, Larsen uses these case studies to demonstrate how scores and soundtracks can expose unexpected new facets of a film.
A wholly accessible examination, Film Music will be an essential read for music scholars and film buffs alike.
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