Revenge of the Sith

The #1 film music text, now with more attention to international films. , revised for a new generation of movie lovers, tells the story of film music through iconic scenes. The Second Edition features more in-depth exploration of international films―from classics like to more recent works like ―as well as new suggestions for activities and classroom discussion, and even more Viewer Guides, which show how film music functions moment-by-moment. Reel Music provides a thorough introduction to the basic terms and concepts students need to explore the significance of music in combination with film and dramatic performance. Covering both popular and symphonic film scores from the late nineteenth century to 2004, Reel Music avoids overwhelming students with an unmanageable number of films and composers, focusing instead on only the most significant works. Organized chronologically by era, the text examines film history in relation to trends in other artistic mediums, such as the development of rock and roll, and in the context of world and national events such as the Cold War, space exploration, and Vietnam [Publisher description]. FILMS, CINEMA. Reel Music, revised for a new generation of movie lovers, tells the story of film music through iconic scenes. The Second Edition features more in-depth exploration of international films-from classics like Seven Samurai to more recent works like Run Lola Run-as well as new suggestions for activities and classroom discussion, and even more Viewer Guides, which show how film music functions moment-by-moment