The Music of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings

The Music of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings provides an in-depth study of the music of two of the biggest fantasy franchises, focussing on music's worldbuilding roles within the film-watching experience and elsewhere in videogames, trailers, plays, theme parks and other attractions, and the world of fandom.

Daniel White is Senior Lecturer in Musicology at the University of Huddersfield, where he teaches on music for film, game and media. He has published widely on musical worldbuilding and fantasy film, and his research interests also include minimalism, transmedia music and the music of children's media.

Introduction: Home is Behind, the World Ahead - Fantasy, Franchises and Film Music 1. The Creation of Musical Worlds: Suture in Opening Sequences 2. Homeward Bound: Desuture in Closing Sequences and Credit Songs 3. Musical Homes and their Inhabitation 4. Trips to Enchantment: Recreating Magic and Wonder at Harry Potter Tour Sites 5. Sonic Immersion: Affect, Literacy and Interaction in Game Music 6. Fan Practices/Fan Products Conclusion: Home From Home