The Best Years of British Film Music, 1936-1958
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The Best Years of British Film Music, 1936-1958 by Jan G Swynnoe
A study of the British contribution to film music, detailing the idiosyncracies of British film, and showing how the differences between it and Hollywood affected composers on both sides of the Atlantic.
This acute and entertaining book will be indispensable for film-music buffs and enthusiasts for British music generallySwynnoe writes out of deep knowledge and love of the subject. BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE A timely and persuasive critical work on British film scoring, the book makes a significant contribution to a subject which has been largely neglected. ALBION An extremely interesting book on a subject which has barely begun to be explored in detail.. Equally valuable as a contribution to the cartography of the lost continent of British music as it is to that of British cinema. * JOURNAL OF BRITISH CINEMA & TELEVISION *
Jan Swynnoe researched the material on which her book is based over several years, at the same time pursuing her musical life as pianist, percussionist and composer.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780851158624 |
| ISBN 10 | 0851158625 |
| Title | The Best Years of British Film Music, 1936-1958 |
| Author | Jan G Swynnoe |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Boydell & Brewer Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-03-28 |
| Number of pages | 262 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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