Hearing the Movies

Download or read book Hearing the Movies written by James Buhler and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 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.