(Berklee Guide). Learn film-scoring techniques from one of the great film/television composers of our time. Lalo Schifrin shares his insights into the intimate relationship between music and drama. The book is illustrated with extended excerpts from his most iconic scores such as Mission: Impossible ; Cool Hand Luke ; Bullitt and many others and peppered with anecdotes from inside the Hollywood studios. Schifrin reveals the technical details of his own working approach; which has earned him six Oscar nominations; 21 Grammy nominations (with four awards); and credits on hundreds of major productions. Includes the full score of Schifrins Fanfare for Screenplay and Orchestra ; a treasure-trove of unfettered dramatic sound painting; commissioned by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; and a great thesis on the emblematic language of film music.
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Review
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A spotty yet suitable addition to a directors libraryBy A CustomerAs a young director; I found this to be a fairly dissapointing book; but nonetheless worthwhile due to its inclusion of many powerful British directors. The interviews are spotty at best -- it is clear that a questionnaire was circulated and then followed up. There also is very little insight given to the working processes of each director interviewed. One to have if you must know about Phyllida Lloyd and Annie Castledine; but I would recommend Arthur Bartows book "Directors Voice" any day over this one.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Insightful and an easy read.By A CustomerThere is probably no better way to learn how to be a good director than to study good directors. This book is filled with anecdotes and advice from several of the best directors of stage and screen working in the world today. Peter Brook is featured as an author. His previous books; including "The Open Door" and "The Empty Space" are treasures in theatrical theory; and his experience as a founding director of the Royal Shakespaere Company in England puts him as one of the most accomplished directors to learn from. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to pick the brain of great directors in theatre and film.