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Emilio Audissino

The Film Music of John Williams: Reviving Hollywood's Classical Style

The Film Music of John Williams: Reviving Hollywood's Classical Style

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John Williams is one of the most important composers in movie history, with more than fifty Academy Award nominations. This updated and revised edition of Emilio Audissino's volume takes stock of his creative process and achievements, 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.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 376 pages
\n Publication date: 06 July 2021
\n Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
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John Williams is a legendary film composer who has created some of the most iconic and unforgettable film scores in history. With over fifty Academy Award nominations, he has solidified his place as one of the most celebrated and respected composers in the industry. This updated and revised edition of Emilio Audissino's groundbreaking volume takes a comprehensive look at Williams's creative process and achievements in music composition. It explores his unique approach to writing, examining his neoclassical style in context and demonstrating how he revived and revised classical Hollywood music. The volume also details Williams's lasting impact on the industry and cements his legacy as one of the most important composers in movie history. Whether you are a fan of film music or a lover of cinema, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the art and craft of film scoring.

John Williams is a legendary film composer who has created some of the most iconic and unforgettable film scores in history. With over fifty Academy Award nominations, he has solidified his place as one of the most celebrated and respected composers in the industry. This updated and revised edition of Emilio Audissino's groundbreaking volume takes a comprehensive look at Williams's creative process and achievements in music composition. It explores his unique approach to writing, examining his neoclassical style in context and demonstrating how he revived and revised classical Hollywood music. The volume also details Williams's lasting impact on the industry and cements his legacy as one of the most important composers in movie history. Whether you are a fan of film music or a lover of cinema, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the art and craft of film scoring.

\n Weight: 578g\n
Dimension: 227 x 151 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780299332341\n
Edition number: 2 Revised edition\n

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