Music Films: Documentaries, Concert Films and Other Cinematic Representations of Popular Music

Neil Fox's book Music Films explores the role of music documentaries in the cultivation of myth, combining historical and critical analyses of renowned and lesser-studied films. It discusses the genre's evolution, cultural significance, and connection to broader societal phenomena, including concert filmmaking, music production, the music industry, touring, and filmic representations of authenticity and truth.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In his comprehensive exploration of music documentaries, Neil Fox delves into their cinematic style, political undertones, racial dynamics, and gender representations, aiming to assess their role in the cultivation of myth. Through a blend of historical and critical analyses, Fox examines renowned films such as A Hard Day's Night (1964), Dig! (2004), and Amazing Grace (2006), as well as critically acclaimed works like Milford Graves Full Mantis (2018) and Mistaken for Strangers (2013). He also explores lesser-studied films like Jazz on a Summers Day (1959) and Ornette: Made in America (1985). By situating these films within their wider cultural contexts, Fox highlights their formal and thematic innovations. The book encompasses discussions on various topics, ranging from concert filmmaking to music production, the music industry, touring, and filmic representations of authenticity and truth. Overall, Music Films traces the evolution of the genre, emphasizing its cultural significance and its connection to broader societal phenomena.

In his comprehensive exploration of music documentaries, Neil Fox delves into their cinematic style, political undertones, racial dynamics, and gender representations, aiming to assess their role in the cultivation of myth. Through a blend of historical and critical analyses, Fox examines renowned films such as A Hard Day's Night (1964), Dig! (2004), and Amazing Grace (2006), as well as critically acclaimed works like Milford Graves Full Mantis (2018) and Mistaken for Strangers (2013). He also explores lesser-studied films like Jazz on a Summers Day (1959) and Ornette: Made in America (1985). By situating these films within their wider cultural contexts, Fox highlights their formal and thematic innovations. The book encompasses discussions on various topics, ranging from concert filmmaking to music production, the music industry, touring, and filmic representations of authenticity and truth. Overall, Music Films traces the evolution of the genre, emphasizing its cultural significance and its connection to broader societal phenomena.

Weight: 421g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839023446