The Routledge Companion to Global Film Music in the Early Sound Era

The Routledge Companion to Global Film Music in the Early Sound Era is a comprehensive collection of scholarship on music in global cinema during the transition from silent to sound films (late 1920s to 1940s). It explores the vast range of cinema and music created in often-overlooked regions, providing a global context to film music history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 808 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between music and film history, The Routledge Companion to Global Film Music in the Early Sound Era presents a diverse collection of scholarly insights into the musical landscape of global cinema during the transformative period from silent to sound films (the late 1920s to the 1940s). This companion extends beyond the traditional confines of Hollywood, delving into the rich tapestry of cinema and music produced in often-neglected regions across the globe. By providing a crucial global perspective, it sheds light on the rich musical heritage of these films, connecting them to regional, historical, and aesthetic concerns across five distinct parts: Western Europe and Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe, North Africa, The Middle East, Asia, and Australasia.

A substantial editorial Introduction and 50 chapters authored by esteemed international experts serve as the connective threads that bridge the music and soundscapes of these films to diverse cultural, historical, and aesthetic dimensions. This comprehensive reference work fills a significant gap in the literature, offering scholars of music, film studies, and cultural history a vital resource for their research.

Weight: 1720g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138586697