Filmmusik

The history of film music spans from its precursors and inspirations in art and popular music through the early days of silent films to the astonishing variety of its contemporary forms in Hollywood and beyond. This volume presents the vast range of music in film and television, from mainstream cinema to music videos and the visualization of art music. The significance and functionality of film music are vividly illustrated through notable examples such as Ivan the Terrible, The Master of the Seven Seas, as well as Marienhof and Pirates of the Caribbean. A rich array of illustrations, along with numerous documents and musical examples, ensures excellent visualization. This book is an essential foundational reading for anyone interested in music who wants to explore film music in all its facets. It is aimed at professional musicians and filmmakers.