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Mark Kermode's Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music

Mark Kermode's Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music

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Mark Kermode and Jenny Nelson explore the emotional connection between film music and audiences, examining the evolution of film scoring and the impact of soundtracks on the visual experience. They interview composers and delve into iconic soundtracks, offering a thrilling take on how great scores are brought to life on the silver screen.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 11 September 2025
Publisher: Pan Macmillan


Award-winning film critic Mark Kermode and radio producer Jenny Nelson embark on a thrilling journey into the world of film composition, exploring the emotional connection between audiences and film music, the evolution of film scoring, and the impact of sound on what we see. Mark talks to some of his favorite composers and delves into the movie music he loves, including interviews with Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, Oscar-winning composers Rachel Portman and Howard Shore, and the stories behind iconic soundtracks such as Jocelyn Pook's Eyes Wide Shut, Michael Kamens' Brazil, and Vangelis' Blade Runner. Mark's Surround Sound is a thrilling take on how great scores are brought to life on the silver screen. Jenny Nelson is an award-winning audio producer and writer who produced Mark Kermode's film music show at Scala Radio from 2019-24 and wrote a book about creative collaborations between film directors and composers. She has hosted panels about screen music at London's Southbank Centre and Abbey Road and is a former trustee at the Cambridge Film Festival. Mark Kermode's Surround Sound is her second book.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 143 x 224 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447230564

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