Sounds of the future : essays on music in science fiction film /

"These essays measure the relationship between music and science fiction film from a variety of academic perspectives. Thematic sections survey compositions utilized in science fiction movies; Broadway's relationship with the genre; science fiction elements in popular songs; and composers...

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Other Authors: Bartkowiak, Mathew J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
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Summary:"These essays measure the relationship between music and science fiction film from a variety of academic perspectives. Thematic sections survey compositions utilized in science fiction movies; Broadway's relationship with the genre; science fiction elements in popular songs; and composers such as Richard Strauss (2001: A Space Odyssey) and Bernard Herrmann (The Day the Earth Stood Still)"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 231 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786444809 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786444800 (softcover : alk. paper)