Film Music

By Paul Tonks

Classical purists say it isn't 'real' music, yet it regularly tops charts and plays to sell-out concert hall audiences. Chart music followers consider the orchestral form passé, yet artists are increasingly sampling from cinema classics. Many cinemagoers are unaware there is music accompanying the films they watch. Some composers say that's the way it should be. Others strongly disagree. This book celebrates the rich history behind all these views.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Pocket Essentials
• Release date: Oct 19, 2011
• ISBN: 9781842435625

Paul Tonks

Paul Tonks is Film & TV Writer for the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters, and has written extensively on the subject of Film Music.