This series delves into the intricate and dynamic relationship between music and the art of moving images, particularly cinema. Each volume explores diverse facets of this interdisciplinary field, ranging from theoretical frameworks to practical applications in filmmaking. It offers profound insights into how sound and visuals collaborate to evoke sensory and emotional responses. This collection is essential reading for film scholars, music theorists, and anyone interested in the powerful synergy between these two art forms.
This edited collection looks closely at the range and scope of contemporary film musicals, from stage adaptations like 'Mamma Mia!' (2008) and 'Les Miserables' (2012), to less conventional works that elide the genre, like' Team America: World Police' (2004) and Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill' (2003/04).