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The Magnificent Seven by Elmer Bernstein

Pixar's Up by Michael Giacchino

An American Tail by James Horner

Twilight Zone the Movie by Jerry Goldsmith (Composed by) Orchestral score for Jerry Goldsmith's Twilight Zone the Movie (1983)

The Last Valley by John Barry (Composed by) full orchestral study score for John Barry's music from the 1971 film "The Last Valley"

The Day the Earth Stood Still by Bernard Herrmann (Composed by) Orchestral score of Bernard Herrmann's music from the 1951 film The Day the Earth Stood Still

The Goonies by Dave Grusin (Composed by) full orchestral study score for Dave Grusin's music from the 1985 Warner Bros film "The Goonies"

To kill a mockingbird by Elmer Bernstein

Thunderbirds: Trapped in the Sky by Barry Garry, Alfie Pugh

Drumming : for percussion ensemble by Steve Reich

Different trains by Steve Reich

Quatuor pour la fin du temps by Olivier Messiaen

Cinderella suite no. 1 : op. 107 by Sergei Prokofiev

The Passions by Les Baxter (Composed by) full orchestral study score for Les Baxter's music from the 1954 Capitol Records album "The Passions"

Symphony No. 1 : the Lord of the Rings : for wind orchestra by Johan de Meij

The red pony : film suite for orchestra by Aaron Copland

Oscar Bait by Robert Boucaut

The Routledge handbook to Spanish film music by Laura Miranda

Popular Music in Spanish Cinema by Lidia López Gómez (Editor) Popular Music in Spanish Cinema analyses the aesthetics and stylistic development of soundtracks from national productions, considering how political instability and cultural diversity in Spain determined the ways of making art and managing culture. As a pioneering study in this field, the chronologically structured approach of this book provides readers with a complete overview of Spanish music and connects it to the complex historical events that conditioned Spanish culture throughout the 20th century to the present day, from the Second Republic, the Spanish Civil war, and the dictatorship through to democracy. The book enables an understanding of the relationships between the recording and film production industries, the construction of collective imagination, the formulation of new stereotypes, semiotic meanings within film music and the musical exchanges between national and international cinema. This volume is an essential read for students and academics in the field of musicology, ethnomusicology and history as well as those interested in the study of diverse musical styles such as copla, zarzuela, flamenco, jazz, foxtrot, pop and rock and how they have been used in Spanish films throughout history.

The Music of the How to Train Your Dragon Trilogy by Erik Heine One of the many reasons why children and adults love the How to Train Your Dragon films is the music. John Powell composed the music for all three films, maintaining thematic consistency while writing new themes for each film. This book serves as a score guide for the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. Every note has been examined to thoroughly discuss the music for Hiccup, Toothless and the other dragons, Vikings, and the enemies and friends that they encounter. It features interviews with the composer and nearly 100 musical excerpts.

The Game Music Toolbox by Marios Aristopoulos The Game Music Toolbox provides readers with the tools, models, and techniques to create and expand a compositional toolbox, through a collection of 20 iconic case studies taken from different eras of game music. Discover many of the composition and production techniques behind popular music themes from games such as Cyberpunk 2077, Mario Kart 8, The Legend of Zelda, Street Fighter II, Diablo, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, The Last of Us, and many others. The Game Music Toolbox features: Exclusive interviews from industry experts Transcriptions and harmonic analyses 101 music theory introductions for beginners Career development ideas and strategies Copyright and business fundamentals An introduction to audio implementation for composers Practical takeaway tasks to equip readers with techniques for their own game music The Game Music Toolbox is crucial reading for game music composers and audio professionals of all backgrounds, as well as undergraduates looking to forge a career in the video game industry.

Score Reading of Orchestral Music by Maja Metelska-Räsänen A comprehensive guide to score reading of orchestral music for conductors and all musicians, music readers and students. It presents methods on synthesising a score, creating a sounding image of the score in the mind, reading in clefs, decoding single and multiple transpositions, making piano reductions. Each of the topics is complemented with a wide range of practice examples from 18th - 20th century orchestral repertoire. Maja Metelska-Räsänen, D.Mus.A. in conducting, M.Mus in cello, is a graduate of the Chopin University of Music and of the Sibelius Academy. She has been conducting professional orchestras around the world, symphonic and opera music. For more than 15 years she has been teaching score reading to students of conducting, composition, music theory and sound engineering at university level.

Film Music by Kenneth Lampl A comprehensive introduction to film music, this book provides a concise and illuminating summary of the process of film scoring, as well as a succinct overview of the rich history of contemporary film music. Written in a non-technical style, this book begins by presenting a brief history of film music from the last 30 years, covering topics ranging from blockbuster franchises to indie film scores. It explores film music from around the world, including Bollywood and European Avant-garde cinema, and film music in animation, like Disney-Pixar and Japanese anime. It then offers a guide to the language of film music analysis, the creative process behind composing film music, and the use of current technology. The book champions diversity in the industry, with case studies and interviews from a range of active film composers, including: Pinar Toprak (Captain Marvel, 2019), Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, 2020), Natalie Holt (Loki, 2021), and Rachel Portman (Emma, 1996), Complete with a glossary of key terms and further reading, this book is an invaluable resource for all those beginning to study film music, as well as lifelong film music buffs seeking to update their understanding of film music.

Principles of Orchestration by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov; Edward Agate (Translator); Maximilian Steinberg (Editor) Principles of OrchestrationBy Nikolay Rimsky-KorsakovEdited by Maximilian SteinbergEnglish Translation by Edward AgateA Treatise on OrchestrationVolume IOrchestration is the study or practice of writing music for an orchestra or of adapting music composed for another medium for an orchestra. For example, a work for solo piano could be adapted and orchestrated so that an orchestra could perform the piece.As regards orchestration it has been my good fortune to belong to a first-rate school, and I have acquired the most varied experience. In the first place I have had the opportunity of hearing all my works performed by the excellent orchestra of the St. Petersburgh Opera. Secondly, having experienced leanings towards different directions, I have scored for orchestras of different sizes, beginning with simple combinations (my opera The May Night is written for natural horns and trumpets), and ending with the most advanced. In the third place, I conducted the choir of the Military Marine for several years and was therefore able to study wind-instruments. Finally I formed an orchestra of very young pupils, and succeeded in teaching them to play, quite competently, the works of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Glinka, etc. All this has enabled me to present this work to the public as the result of long experience.

Visions and Decisions by Bruce Adolphe This Element investigates the balance and interaction of imagination (visions) and technique (decisions) in the composition of music and includes current scientific research on dreams, the hypnagogic state, emotions, and feelings. It also includes thoughts of composers past and present, and examines how works start from visions in a range of music, comparing musical ideas and techniques to models in other creative disciplines. The Element elucidates aspects of musical discourse by imagining how Haydn, Mozart, and other composers would order falafel for takeout. This unorthodox approach emphasizes parallels between music and theater that are central to this Element.

The Reel World by Jeff Rona; Peter Golub (Foreword by) This fully updated and complete guide takes you inside the world of creating music for film, television, and--unique to this third edition--video games. Industry expert Jeff Rona addresses a wide range of topics including musical aesthetics, cutting-edge technology and techniques, and current business aspects. It is packed with interviews with the most influential film, television, and video game composers, along with music editors, music supervisors, agents, contractors and studio executives. Packed with insider's tips, the book also advises on how to nurture positive relationships within your creative team and business contacts. Includes interviews with John Williams, Carter Burwell, James Newton Howard, Hans Zimmer, Mark Isham, Basil Poledouris, Ludwig Göransson, Marc Shaiman, John Powell, Wendy and Lisa, Joseph Trapanese, and Michael Giacchino. The book addresses: The Creative Process Making good musical choices The psychology of a good score Continuity and contrast, economy and musicality The importance of styles Technology The best gear for film, TV and video game scoring Home studio design Synchronization Mixing for film, TV and video game scoring Career Getting started Industry politics Demoing and finances For the aspiring film, TV or video game composer, this book is a veritable cornucopia of useful information for pursuing scoring to picture as a career.