The Music of The Lord of the Rings Films: A Comprehensive Account of Howard Shore's Scores (Book and Rarities CD)
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (994 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0739071572 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films takes the reader on an unprecedented journey into the heart of this history-making opus with extensive music examples, original manuscript scores, a rarities CD, and fascinating glimpses into the creative process from the composer himself. Also included are a foreword by Howard Shore, an introduction by Fran Walsh, and sketches by John Howe and Alan Lee.. Sweeping in scope, it is an interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth as music---an operatic tapestry of cultures, histories, languages, and peoples. Howard Shore's Acade
"I guess I'm more disappointed in my expectations than the actual book/cd" according to Frustrated. I guess I'm more disappointed in my expectations than the actual book/cd. The book is just what I wanted, in-depth explanations and interpretations of Shore's gorgeous music. I loved the behind the scenes DVDs included with the Extended Versions of each LOTR movie, particularly when Shore's music is the subject. You could hear someone on the DVD talk about the music, what it was meant to invoke in a particular scene, and simultaneously hear the music in the background. You could instantly make the connection and you were gifted with yet another level of appreciation for the entire trilogy. I had ASSUMED that the included CD have . Fabulous - especially for musicians! Benjamin McCormack This is a fabulous book. As a professional musician, I can testify that it's really, really rare to be able to find books that offer genuine insight into the process of composing a film score, especially because most film score manuscripts are under lock and key across the continent (or world) from most of us. I have several books that get bogged down in things that I honestly don't find particularly important or applicable in my own composition work because they spend a lot of time just doing forensics on what are really fairly simple concepts.This book is packed with insight, though. It's got detailed explanations of thematic s. Great book, dud CD Great depth here, some interesting stories and background - plus a wonderful soundtrack. Unfortunately my CD had all the tracks out of order (!) and one track that wouldn't play. Hopefully mine was a unique failure.I contacted the author but he couldn't do anything about it.
. This book is the culmination of almost a decade of writing and research, during which time Adams attended recording sessions, examined the original scores, and was given total access to the composer's archives. Doug Adams is a Chicago-based author and musicologist. In 2001, Adams was invited by Howard S
Like the Lord of the Rings story itself, this book is a journey. a masterwork. --BlogCriticsCould easily be one of the most significant and important books ever written on the analysis of a film score. --Ain't It Cool NewsAn impressive literary debut that will thrill both Rings and soundtrack fans as meticulous as it is entertaining. --Film Music Magazine . Adams makes us hear the music, feel the tension or hope or despair through impassioned narrative and a rich musical vocabulary