Emilio Audissino Livres

From the triumphant “Main Title” in Star Wars to the ominous bass line of Jaws , John Williams has penned some of the most unforgettable film scores—while netting more than fifty Academy Award nominations. This updated and revised edition of Emilio Audissino’s groundbreaking volume takes stock of Williams’s creative process and achievements in music composition, including the most recent sequels in the film franchises that made him famous. Audissino discusses Williams’s unique approach to writing by examining his neoclassical style in context, demonstrating how he revived and revised classical Hollywood music. This volume details Williams’s lasting impact on the industry and cements his legacy as one of the most important composers in movie history. A must for fans and film-music lovers alike.

Focusing on the interplay between music and visuals, this book repositions film music within Film Studies, challenging the dominance of musicologists in the field. By integrating Neoformalism, Gestalt Psychology, and Leonard B. Meyer's musicology, it treats music as an essential cinematic element. The study provides scholars and students with analytical tools to explore the significant influence of music in film, fostering a deeper understanding of its role in the cinematic experience.

This Element offers a historical survey of the pioneering agency that the Boston Pops had under John Williams's tenure in the legitimisation of film music as a viable repertoire for concert programmes. The case study is complemented with more general discussions on the aesthetic of film music in concert.

An in-depth examination of how the legendary film composer (Star Wars, Jaws, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark) restored the classical Hollywood music style and became a pivotal figure the history of film music. číst celé