Product Description

The School of Sound is a unique annual event exploring the use of sound in film, which has attracted practitioners, academics and artists from around the world. Soundscape: The School of Sound Lectures, 1998–2001 is the first compendium of the event's presentations that investigate the modern soundtrack and the ways sound combines with image in both art and entertainment. The many contributors include directors David Lynch and Mike Figgis; Oscar-winning sound designer Walter Murch (Apocalypse Now); composer Carter Burwell (Coen Brothers); theorists Laura Mulvey and Michel Chion; critic Peter Wollen; filmmakers Mani Kaul and Peter Kubelka; music producer Manfred Eicher and poet Tom Paulin.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #490459 in Books
• Published on: 2003-04-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review

"Provocative examinations of modern film soundtrack and the way sound combines with image in both art and entertainment...a unique perspective." -- "Cinescape"

About the Author
Larry Sider is Director of the School of Sound, Head of Production at the National Film and Television School (Britain) and lectures on film sound throughout Europe. He has been a film editor and sound designer for 25 years and has contributed to Filmwaves, Framework, Vertigo and several professional periodicals.

Customer Reviews

Informative, but not too wordy
I bought this book to aid my research into film sound for a university essay. I was a little bit sceptical at first, as everyone other book i have found on sound, tends to be very "wordy" and often confuses me more than i was in the first place.
This book, however does not do that. It is structured into single lectures on different aspects of film sound and they are written in an extreamly accessible way that is not only informative but is also entertaining.
Definatly a recommendation!

Buyer beware!!!
Don't be mislead by the title, this book isn't about soundscapes. It's a book about the movie soundtrack, compiled from interviews with those in the industry. A much better, and more accurate title might have been - "Soundtrack." There is a subtle but important difference. Not a disappointing read, however, informative, though reflective.