{"product_id":"9781921825743","title":"The Sound of Pictures: Listening to the Movies, from Hitchcock to High Fidelity","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e is an illuminating journey through the soundtracks of more than 400 films. How do filmmakers play with sound? And how does that affect the way we watch their movies? Whether pop or classical, sweeping or sparse, music plays a crucial role in our cinematic experience. Other sounds can be even more evocative: the sounds of nature, of cities and of voices. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e, Andrew Ford listens to the movies. He speaks to acclaimed directors and composers, discovering radically different views about how much music to use and when. And he explores some of cinema’s most curious sonic moments. How did Alfred Hitchcock use music to plant clues in his films? Why do some ‘mix-tape’ soundtracks work brilliantly and others fall flat? How do classics from \u003ci\u003eA Clockwork Orange\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eThe Godfather, Cinema Paradiso\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eHigh Noon\u003c\/i\u003e, use music and sound effects to enhance what we see on screen? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Whether you’re a film-buff or a music lover, \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e will enrich your experience of the movies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Andrew Ford's book is delightfully snippy and entertaining. More importantly, it's also wonderfully informed in a way that will enhance film viewing past, present and future. A hugely enjoyable and revelatory read.’ —Margaret Pomeranz \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Enjoyable and rewarding’ —\u003ci\u003eAdelaide Advertiser\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘A must read’ —\u003ci\u003eCourier Mail\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘\u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e will be joyfully read by movie and music fans alike.’ —\u003ci\u003eCanberra Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ‘Beautifully written’ —\u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Andrew Ford is the author of \u003ci\u003eEarth Dances, Try Whistling This, Illegal Harmonies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Sound of Pictures\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a composer and broadcaster and presents \u003ci\u003eThe Music Show\u003c\/i\u003e on ABC Radio National.","brand":"Schwartz Publishing Pty. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182330429680,"sku":"9781921825743","price":21.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781921825743_p0.jpg?v=1763631716","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781921825743","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}