Occult aesthetics : synchronization in sound film
Donnelly, K. JAuthor
Donnelly focuses on an often overlooked aspect of audiovisual culture that is crucial to the medium's powerful illusions. This book examines the perceptual origins for audiovisual culture, as well as the technological basis of this psychological process. Concentrating on the connection between sound and image, it contends that attending to the musicality of film soundtracks can unlock the veiled 'occult' psychology invoked by the hidden marriage of the two.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Donnelly focuses on an often overlooked aspect of audiovisual culture that is crucial to the medium's powerful illusions. This book examines the perceptual origins for audiovisual culture, as well as the technological basis of this psychological process. Concentrating on the connection between sound and image, it contends that attending to the musicality of film soundtracks can unlock the veiled 'occult' psychology invoked by the hidden marriage of the two.
Description based on print version record.
Motion picture music
Music and occultism
Sound in motion pictures
Music
Music, Dance, Drama & Film
Music History & Criticism, Vocal