On the Track

This reference guide details the craft of contemporary film scoring as practised by today's composers and filmmakers. It explores the process of film composition, combining a non-technical overview of the creative aspects of film scoring with a more technical guide to film-composition procedures.

This comprehensive reference guide details the craft of contemporary film scoring as practised by today's leading composers and filmmakers. It explores and analyzes the process of film composition, combining a non-technical overview of the creative aspects of film scoring with a more techincal guide to film-composition procedures. Musical scores complement the text. Topics covered include; concept development and style; the musical elements of rhythm, harmony and melody, practical skills involving budgets, schedules and business relationships; technical skills.;The book provides the technical resources necessary for contemporary film music composition and recording, including digital delay timings and footage timing conversion methods; extensive musical examples; and compositional techniques for television, commercials, sports and news