Sounds of the future
Subtitle: essays on music in science fiction film
By: edited by Mathew J. Bartkowiak.
Contributors: Bartkowiak, Mathew J.
Publisher: McFarland; McFarland & Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9780786444809
Subjects: Motion picture music -- History and criticism; Science fiction films -- History and criticism
Description: "These essays measure the relationship between music and science fiction film from a variety of academic perspectives. Thematic sections survey compositions utilized in science fiction movies; Broadway's relationship with the genre; science fiction elements in popular songs; and composers such as Richard Strauss (2001: A Space Odyssey) and Bernard Herrmann (The Day the Earth Stood Still)"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.