Experiencing Film Music

LaFave opens the ears of film-goers to the nuance behind movie music, laying out in layman's language how composers map what we hear to what we see. As part of the Listener's Companion series, this volume provides an enhanced experience of music by exploring how the works were written and first performed as well as how they are enjoyed today.

Kenneth LaFave earned his PhD in philosophy at The European Graduate School.

Timeline Introduction Chapter 1: The Not-So Silent Era Chapter 2: Max Steiner and the First Generation SPOTLIGHT: SPOTTING AND CLICK-TRACKS Chapter 3: Mysteries, Thrillers and Film noir SPOTLIGHT: ORCHESTRATORS Chapter Four: The Epic, the Exotic, and War Chapter Five: Cowboys and Superheroes Chapter Six: Drama SPOTLIGHT: JAZZ IN FILM MUSIC Chapter Seven: Theme Songs, Comedies, and Romantic Comedies SPOTLIGHT: ANIMATION Chapter Eight: Science Fiction and Fantasy. Chapter Nine: Ambient Music, No Music, and Ready-mades Chapter Ten: Trends and Innovations Selected Listening Suggested Reading