| Other author/creator | Young, James (James Edward), 1952- |
| Other author/creator | Herrmann, Bernard, 1911-1975, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Bernstein, Elmer composer. |
| Other author/creator | Jarre, Maurice, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Goldsmith, Jerry, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Barry, John, 1933-2011, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Schifrin, Lalo composer. |
| Other author/creator | Nyman, Michael, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Yared, Gabriel composer. |
| Other author/creator | Glass, Philip composer. |
| Other author/creator | Shore, Howard, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Elfman, Danny, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Preisner, Zbigniew, composer. |
| Other author/creator | Sakamoto, Ryūichi, 1952-2023 composer. |
| Other author/creator | Bateman, Paul (Musician), conductor. |
| Other author/creator | Bremner, Tony, 1939- conductor. |
| Other author/creator | Raine, Nic, conductor. |
| Other author/creator | Wadsworth, Derek, conductor. |
| Other author/creator | Alwyn, Kenneth, conductor. |
| Other author/creator | City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, performer. |
| Other author/creator | Crouch End Festival Chorus, performer. |
| Other author/creator | London Philharmonic Orchestra, performer. |
| Series |
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| Contents |
Bernard Herrmann -- Elmer Bernstein -- Maurice Jarre -- Jerry Goldsmith -- John Barry -- Lalo Schifrin -- Michael Nyman -- Gabriel Yared -- Philip Glass -- Howard Shore -- Danny Elfman -- Zbigniew Preisner -- Ryuichi Sakamoto. |
| Contents |
Accompanying disc contents: Psycho: Prelude ; The murder / Bernard Herrmann (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Paul Bateman, conductor) (3:03) -- The magnificent seven: Suite / Elmer Bernstein ; arr. Christopher Palmer (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Paul Bateman, conductor) (5:50) -- Lawrence of Arabia: Overture / Maurice Jarre ; Christopher Palmer (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Tony Bremner, conductor) (4:25) -- Alien: End titles / Jerry Goldsmith ; Arthur Morton (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Nic Raine, conductor) (3:46) -- Goldfinger: Main theme / John Barry ; arr. Nic Raine (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Nic Raine, conductor) (2:38) -- Dirty Harry: Main theme ; Scorpio / Lalo Schifrin ; arr. Ian Hughes (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Derek Wadsworth, conductor) (4:51) -- The hairdresser's husband: Part 1 ; Part 2 / Michael Nyman (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Paul Bateman, conductor) (4:24) -- The English patient: As far as Florence ; Rupert Bear / Gabriel Yared ; Mark McGurty (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Kenneth Alwyn, conductor) (4:06) -- Koyaanisqatsi: Vessels / Philip Glass (Crouch End Festival Chorus ; National Sinfonia ; David Temple, conductor) (7:55) -- Dead ringers: Finale / Howard Shore ; Homer Denison (London Philharmonic Orchestra ; Howard Shore, conductor) (3:20) -- Edward Scissorhands: Main title ; Ice dance / Danny Elfman ; Steve Bartek (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Paul Bateman, conductor ; Crouch End Festival Chorus ; David Temple, conductor) (5:32) -- The double life of Veronique: Concerto in E minor / Zbigniew Preisner (City of Prague Philharmonic ; Paul Bateman, conductor ; Crouch End Festival Chorus ; David Temple, conductor) (5:03) -- Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence: Theme / Ryuichi Sakamoto ; arr. Mark Ayres (Mark Ayres) (4:42). |
| Abstract |
The power of the film score cannot be underestimated. From the early days of silent film accompaniment the score has been an integral part of film-making. Today the film score is often used to convey what the word cannot, a musical version of the Greek chorus, carrying the drama and emotions of the film in a subliminal, yet powerful way, manipulating the viewer to believe in and be carried by its story. But the film score should not only be considered from the point of view of film. The score has done as much for the development of popular music in the 20th century as it has done for film. Film has a worldwide audience and through this movie goers have unwittingly become accustomed to the development of all musical genres, as well as 20th-century classical music. The work by the film composers featured in this title spans six decades and charts the development of film composition in the 20th century. In their own words, they convey their approach to this precise and complex art, and describe their musical sensibilities. The interviews are accompanied by film stills and some of their own scores, as well as a CD containing one major theme for each composer featured. |
| Local note | Joyner-MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING CD-5591. |
| General note | Accompanying compact disc contains a musical selection for each composer discussed. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| ISBN | 0240804414 |
