--- product_id: 45427919 title: "Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music (Music Pro Guides)" price: "VT18280" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45427919-scoring-the-screen-the-secret-language-of-film-music-music store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Real-world film score case studies Detailed musical score reductions 424 pages of deep film scoring insights Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music (Music Pro Guides) **Price:** VT18280 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Unlock the secret soundtrack behind every unforgettable film moment! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music (Music Pro Guides) - **How much does it cost?** VT18280 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/45427919-scoring-the-screen-the-secret-language-of-film-music-music) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Learn from the Best:** In-depth analysis of scores by legends like Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman. - β€’ **Practical & Emotional:** Connect music theory directly to audience impact and emotional storytelling. - β€’ **Industry Insider Perspective:** Written by a top professional with hands-on experience in major film projects. - β€’ **Master the Art of Film Scoring:** 424 pages packed with up-to-date techniques and industry secrets. - β€’ **Essential for Creators & Enthusiasts:** Perfect for aspiring composers and passionate film music fans alike. ## Overview Scoring the Screen is a comprehensive 424-page guide that demystifies the language of film music through practical examples and expert analysis. Authored by industry veteran Andy Hill, it bridges music theory with emotional storytelling, featuring detailed score breakdowns from iconic composers. This book is a must-have for aspiring film composers and serious enthusiasts eager to understand the craft shaping cinema’s most powerful moments. ## Description Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music (Music Pro Guides) [Hill, Andy] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music (Music Pro Guides) Review: Probably the only truly indispensable and up to date book on the art and technique of film scoring as it is today - There have been quite a few attempts in this relatively young art for people to survey the landscape that is film and television scoring, and make sense of it in writing; most of them are hugely out of date, stopping even before the advent of the DAW, or incredibly wordy (having little in the way of musical examples), and some still come from an incredibly biased perspective about what is "good" scoring or not. Then there are some books that are just incredibly superficial, either by focussing solely on the technology (which changes so fast as to be almost instantly irrelevant) or really aimed at a very basic, beginner level where someone might not even have the basics of music theory down. Either way, there has not yet been a book with an enormous amount of meat on the bone both in terms of the reality of how film scores get put together, or in terms of truly understanding the musical language of film and expressing it clearly. Scoring the Screen changes that - a meticulously researched survey of film scoring as it is today, including the roots and the development through the early years, but focussing on real world examples and a practical approach, tying ideas in music theory to actual emotional responses and the effect of the music on the audience. It is a book that realizes that ultimately film music is designed for an audience, and its power is in its effect on them. The musical score reductions get right to the point, without being dumbed-down (as has certainly been true of some books prior), and there are an incredible number of them, from highly relevant work from Elliot Goldenthal, through John Powell, Don Davis, Hans Z, Danny Elfman, showing you exactly what is going on and why it works. This is the first truly indispensable book for anybody wanting to really read about film scoring as it is today; it is written with a palpable sense of joy and love for the industry and the art, by someone who has been on point in the very, very front line of the industry, managing and overseeing numerous scores from movies you have seen recently, and loved. If you are studying film scoring, you absolutely need it, and I'd be stunned if it's not already on the required reading list of any media music course worldwide. And even if you're just an enthusiast and are interested in delving a little deeper, you really need it. Thoroughly, thoroughly recommended. Review: A powerful learning gift for the aspiring film music composer! - I've found Scoring the Screen by Andy Hill to be a rich gold mine of useful insights, tips, principles of film music, and so much more. Each chapter is dedicated to analyzing one movie and some of its key cues. If you approach the way you read this book as Andy suggests, read while having a keyboard in front of you and the cue up and running on running on your monitor, you will learn a ton about what makes for an effective and emotional score. Highly recommended! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,130,286 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #351 in Songwriting #443 in Music Composition (Books) #986 in Music Theory (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (155) | | Dimensions | 6.95 x 1 x 9.9 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1495073734 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1495073731 | | Item Weight | 7.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 424 pages | | Publication date | July 1, 2017 | | Publisher | Hal Leonard | ## Images ![Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music (Music Pro Guides) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612eeCb+CVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Probably the only truly indispensable and up to date book on the art and technique of film scoring as it is today *by S***N on September 3, 2017* There have been quite a few attempts in this relatively young art for people to survey the landscape that is film and television scoring, and make sense of it in writing; most of them are hugely out of date, stopping even before the advent of the DAW, or incredibly wordy (having little in the way of musical examples), and some still come from an incredibly biased perspective about what is "good" scoring or not. Then there are some books that are just incredibly superficial, either by focussing solely on the technology (which changes so fast as to be almost instantly irrelevant) or really aimed at a very basic, beginner level where someone might not even have the basics of music theory down. Either way, there has not yet been a book with an enormous amount of meat on the bone both in terms of the reality of how film scores get put together, or in terms of truly understanding the musical language of film and expressing it clearly. Scoring the Screen changes that - a meticulously researched survey of film scoring as it is today, including the roots and the development through the early years, but focussing on real world examples and a practical approach, tying ideas in music theory to actual emotional responses and the effect of the music on the audience. It is a book that realizes that ultimately film music is designed for an audience, and its power is in its effect on them. The musical score reductions get right to the point, without being dumbed-down (as has certainly been true of some books prior), and there are an incredible number of them, from highly relevant work from Elliot Goldenthal, through John Powell, Don Davis, Hans Z, Danny Elfman, showing you exactly what is going on and why it works. This is the first truly indispensable book for anybody wanting to really read about film scoring as it is today; it is written with a palpable sense of joy and love for the industry and the art, by someone who has been on point in the very, very front line of the industry, managing and overseeing numerous scores from movies you have seen recently, and loved. If you are studying film scoring, you absolutely need it, and I'd be stunned if it's not already on the required reading list of any media music course worldwide. And even if you're just an enthusiast and are interested in delving a little deeper, you really need it. Thoroughly, thoroughly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A powerful learning gift for the aspiring film music composer! *by S***Y on February 20, 2024* I've found Scoring the Screen by Andy Hill to be a rich gold mine of useful insights, tips, principles of film music, and so much more. Each chapter is dedicated to analyzing one movie and some of its key cues. If you approach the way you read this book as Andy suggests, read while having a keyboard in front of you and the cue up and running on running on your monitor, you will learn a ton about what makes for an effective and emotional score. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is what the world needs *by F***R on November 7, 2018* There are a decent amount of film scoring books on the market, and many that get in to analysis, as well. What excites me the most about this one is that it's not just a harmonic analysis, but an orchestration, emotional and basically, film music analysis of some of the best scores (most of which can't be found in full orchestra versions). The introduction touches on the first minute or so of "Malcolm is Dead" from The Sixth Sense, by James Newton Howard, and with full orchestral excerpts, Andy goes through everything from the bitonality, slippery intervallic motions of harmonies, melodic lines, and how this music works with the emotions, thoughts and storyline. It's an inspirational introduction to a very in depth book that I'm looking forward to delving in to. 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