Hearing the movies

James Buhler, The University of Texas at Austin, David Neumeyer, The University of Texas at Austin
9780199987719
0-19-998771-8

Hearing the Movies, Second Edition, combines a historical and chronological approach to the study of film music and sound with an emphasis on building listening skills. Through engaging, accessible analyses.

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and exercises, the book covers all aspects of the subject, including how a soundtrack is assembled to accompany the visual content, how music enhances the form and style of key film genres, and how technology has influenced the changing landscape of film music.