David Hollander
Unusual Sounds: The Hidden History of Library Music
Unusual Sounds: The Hidden History of Library Music
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In the late 20th century, library music became a major financial success, with many of the greatest musical minds of the time crafting anonymous or pseudonymous scores-on-demand. Unusual Sounds is a deep dive into this musical universe, featuring original art by Robert Beatty and an introduction by George A. Romero.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 332 pages
Publication date: 29 May 2018
Publisher: Anthology Editions
In the golden age of low-budget television and scrappy genre filmmaking, producers seeking a soundtrack for their commercial entertainments had a convenient option: library music. These royalty-free LPs comprised stock recordings that could be tailored to fit any mood required, offering a cost-effective solution for productions that couldn't afford to hire their own composer. Initially, the use of library music was primarily a cost-cutting measure, but it soon blossomed into a thriving industry. Library publishers achieved significant financial success, releasing a vast array of extraordinary compositions. What's remarkable is that many of these anonymous or pseudonymous scores-on-demand were crafted by some of the greatest musical minds of the late 20th century. These expert musicians and innovative composers reveled in the freedoms offered by this most corporate of fields, creating works that defied conventional expectations.
Unusual Sounds is a captivating exploration into a musical realm previously accessible only to producers and record collectors. It serves as a celebration of this peculiar industry and an examination of its unique position at the intersection of art and commerce. The book features original art by Robert Beatty and an introduction by George A. Romero, renowned for his pioneering use of library music in Night of the Living Dead. This is a must-read for anyone intrigued by this enigmatic field and its profound cultural influence, which extends far beyond the realm of film.
Weight: 1154g
Dimension: 206 x 268 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781944860127
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