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A Concise History of Western Music for Film-makers.

Deutsch, S., 2009. A Concise History of Western Music for Film-makers. The Soundtrack, 2 (1), 23-38.

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Abstract

The use of music in films has become almost ubiquitous in both drama and documentary. Music is used regularly in cinema, broadcasting and more recently, in interactive media. Yet audiences often criticise makers for its overuse, especially in actuality television. The problem is not merely concerned with the volume and placement of music, but of the internal nature and structure of the musical material itself. This article contextualises the history of western music in a way which may be able to help inform film makers and broadcasters about how music might be used more advantageously to accompany moving pictures.

Item Type:Article
ISSN:1751-4193
Group:Faculty of Media & Communication
ID Code:14714
Deposited By: Professor Stephen Deutsch
Deposited On:21 May 2010 07:06
Last Modified:14 Mar 2022 13:32

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