Score: A Film Music Documentary
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Music is an integral part of most films, adding emotion and nuance while often remaining invisible to audiences. Matt Schrader shines a spotlight on the overlooked craft of film composing, gathering many of the art form’s most influential practitioners, from Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman to Quincy Jones and Randy Newman, to uncover their creative process. Tracing key developments in the evolution of music in film, and exploring some of cinema’s most iconic soundtracks, 'Score' is an aural valentine for film lovers.
Status: Released
Released Date: 2017-03-16
Runtime: 94 mins
Director: Matt Schrader
Writer: Matt Schrader
Spoken language: English
Genres: Music, Documentary
Original title: Score: A Film Music Documentary
Production Companies: Epicleff Media
Production Countries: United States of America
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