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21M.284 (Fall 23), Module I. THE SOUND TRACK AND FILM NARRATIVE: BASIC CONCEPTS
21M.284 (Fall 23), Module I. THE SOUND TRACK AND FILM NARRATIVE: BASIC CONCEPTS
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Class 1 (W Sep 6) / Introduction I: "The Audio-Visual Contract"
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Key Excerpts
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External UrlCASABLANCA (1942): Sam sings "As Time Goes By," and Rick re-meets Ilsa (about 40 minutes into the film). NOTE: As will be discussed in a later class when the whole film is assigned, the song "As Time Goes By" was not by the film's score composer (Max Steiner). It came out in 1931, and was written by Herman Hupfeld. (This is trivia, not something you have to know!) CASABLANCA (1942): Sam sings "As Time Goes By," and Rick re-meets Ilsa (about 40 minutes into the film). NOTE: As will be discussed in a later class when the whole film is assigned, the song "As Time Goes By" was not by the film's score composer (Max Steiner). It came out in 1931, and was written by Herman Hupfeld. (This is trivia, not something you have to know!)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE UNTOUCHABLES (1987), directed by Brian De Palma, score by Ennio Morricone: music for the opening credits (Main Title), called "The Strength of the Righteous" on the soundtrack album. THE UNTOUCHABLES (1987), directed by Brian De Palma, score by Ennio Morricone: music for the opening credits (Main Title), called "The Strength of the Righteous" on the soundtrack album.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE UNTOUCHABLES (1987): music for the closing credits (= "End Title") THE UNTOUCHABLES (1987): music for the closing credits (= "End Title")Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlBIRTH (2004; dir Jonathan Glazer); music by Alexandre Desplat--opening 4' BIRTH (2004; dir Jonathan Glazer); music by Alexandre Desplat--opening 4'Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlHIDDEN FIGURES (2016), directed by Theodore Melfi, music by Benjamin Wallfisch, Pharrell Williams, and Hans Zimmer; opening 4' HIDDEN FIGURES (2016), directed by Theodore Melfi, music by Benjamin Wallfisch, Pharrell Williams, and Hans Zimmer; opening 4'Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Supplemental Excerpts -- Which open onto other ways of connecting (or "dis-connecting"?) music and images!
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External UrlA WOMAN IS A WOMAN (i.e., "UNE FEMME EST UNE FEMME," 1961; film by Jean-Luc Godard; 1961): music by Michel Legrand. Opening segment: Watch 4- 5' or so, more if you are intrigued! A WOMAN IS A WOMAN (i.e., "UNE FEMME EST UNE FEMME," 1961; film by Jean-Luc Godard; 1961): music by Michel Legrand. Opening segment: Watch 4- 5' or so, more if you are intrigued!Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlPERSONA (1966), film directed by Ingmar Bergman (in Swedish with English subtitles); music by Lars Johan Werle. NOTE: At the time this film was released, Ingmar Bergman was considered one of the greatest film directors in the world. The film is very tough on the viewer ... it's an intense psychodrama that stretches the language of cinema. But it also gives various women wonderful acting roles! A further side note: The film was adapted into an opera a number of years ago, with music by MTA's chair, Keeril Makan, directed by Theater Arts Professor Jay Scheib, conducted by MIT Music Professor Evan Ziporyn! PERSONA (1966), film directed by Ingmar Bergman (in Swedish with English subtitles); music by Lars Johan Werle. NOTE: At the time this film was released, Ingmar Bergman was considered one of the greatest film directors in the world. The film is very tough on the viewer ... it's an intense psychodrama that stretches the language of cinema. But it also gives various women wonderful acting roles! A further side note: The film was adapted into an opera a number of years ago, with music by MTA's chair, Keeril Makan, directed by Theater Arts Professor Jay Scheib, conducted by MIT Music Professor Evan Ziporyn!Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlDO THE RIGHT THING (1989): Film opening, with song "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy DO THE RIGHT THING (1989): Film opening, with song "Fight the Power" by Public EnemyScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 2 (M Sep 11) / Introduction II: Components of the Sound Track
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Class 2: Main Film Excerpts (All of these are discussed in the assigned reading.)
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External UrlCATCH ME IF YOU CAN (2002)--Christmas Eve Phone Call CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (2002)--Christmas Eve Phone CallScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Frodo Awakens in Rivendell THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001) -- Frodo Awakens in RivendellScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlSLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) -- Second Botched Meeting SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993) -- Second Botched MeetingScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlPSYCHO (1960) --- Marion packs PSYCHO (1960) --- Marion packsScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 2 SUPPLEMENTAL EXCERPTS
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External UrlTHE SEA HAWK (1940) -- Film beginning THE SEA HAWK (1940) -- Film beginningScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE SEA HAWK -- Film Ending THE SEA HAWK -- Film EndingScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE GREAT DICTATOR (1940): (i) Dictator Adenoid Hynkel (i.e., Charlie Chaplin) addresses a rally. NOTE: This was the first film in which Chaplin's voice was actually heard! THE GREAT DICTATOR (1940): (i) Dictator Adenoid Hynkel (i.e., Charlie Chaplin) addresses a rally. NOTE: This was the first film in which Chaplin's voice was actually heard!Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE GREAT DICTATOR (1940): (ii) Hynkel makes plans and gives orders—> Then alone, he dances with a balloon globe. THE GREAT DICTATOR (1940): (ii) Hynkel makes plans and gives orders—> Then alone, he dances with a balloon globe.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlNORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) -- The hero (named Roger Thornhill, but mistaken for a nonexistent man named Kaplan) was previously kidnapped and almost murdered, but escaped. Now, he and his disbelieving mother are in a New York City hotel room, and the killers are still on his trail. (EDITORIAL COMMENT: The plotting is serious; but like many other films directed by Hitchcock, there is a very high amount of irony and humor. In this case, the humor partly resides in the fact that the leading man is Cary Grant, a movie superstar at that time. The idea of his being an "ordinary" NYC businessman was fundamentally ironic. Hence the humorous tone of some of the film scoring.) NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) -- The hero (named Roger Thornhill, but mistaken for a nonexistent man named Kaplan) was previously kidnapped and almost murdered, but escaped. Now, he and his disbelieving mother are in a New York City hotel room, and the killers are still on his trail. (EDITORIAL COMMENT: The plotting is serious; but like many other films directed by Hitchcock, there is a very high amount of irony and humor. In this case, the humor partly resides in the fact that the leading man is Cary Grant, a movie superstar at that time. The idea of his being an "ordinary" NYC businessman was fundamentally ironic. Hence the humorous tone of some of the film scoring.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlWITNESS (1984) -- Inside a Philadelphia police station, an Amish boy who witnessed a murder identifies a suspect. WITNESS (1984) -- Inside a Philadelphia police station, an Amish boy who witnessed a murder identifies a suspect.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 3 (W Sep 13) / THE “MUSICALITY” of the SOUND TRACK
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Class 3: MAIN FILM EXCERPTS
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External UrlTHE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) -- (famous) excerpt: Laboratory sequence showing the creation of the female monster. The score for the film was by Franz Waxman, a German emigre in Hollywood, who had a number of great successes. This was the second Frankenstein movie... the original FRANKENSTEIN was made in 1931, and as good and innovative as that movie was/is, it has almost no musical score! Universal was not a "Major" studio at this time—its movies tended to be low-budget. The studio produced several more films in the original Frankenstein series. but none of them have quite as impressive a score as this. THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) -- (famous) excerpt: Laboratory sequence showing the creation of the female monster. The score for the film was by Franz Waxman, a German emigre in Hollywood, who had a number of great successes. This was the second Frankenstein movie... the original FRANKENSTEIN was made in 1931, and as good and innovative as that movie was/is, it has almost no musical score! Universal was not a "Major" studio at this time—its movies tended to be low-budget. The studio produced several more films in the original Frankenstein series. but none of them have quite as impressive a score as this.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 3: SUPPLEMENTAL EXCERPTS
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Class 4 (Mon Sep 18) / THE SOUND TRACK AND NARRATIVE SPACE
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CLASS 4: Main Film Excerpts
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External UrlGLORY: Party Sequence—>Next sequence: The first call for volunteers (See HtM, pp. 58-61) GLORY: Party Sequence—>Next sequence: The first call for volunteers (See HtM, pp. 58-61)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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CLASS 4: Supplemental Excerpts
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Class 5 (Wed Sep 20) / The SOUND TRACK AND NARRATIVE TIME
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Class 5, two main excerpts: mentioned in HtM at the end of Chapter 3 as examples of "passed-along songs."
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External UrlSequence from LOVE ME TONIGHT with the song "Isn't It Romantic?" (Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz Hart; see HtM, p. 76.) Sequence from LOVE ME TONIGHT with the song "Isn't It Romantic?" (Music by Richard Rodgers; lyrics by Lorenz Hart; see HtM, p. 76.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 5, More excerpts: These are NOT from film musicals—they illustrate how non-diegetic scoring can manipulate our sense of both film time and film space!
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External UrlHIGH NOON (1952): second clip = Clock Montage, with scoring based on the title song. HIGH NOON (1952): second clip = Clock Montage, with scoring based on the title song.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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...... Added note for clarification. The woman in this clip (played by Doris Day), knows that a man is going to be assassinated, but she doesn't know when. We DO know — the assassin will fire his gun at a climactic moment during the concert performance, when cymbals are clashed! Meanwhile, she is distraught because the killers' group has kidnapped her son to prevent her from going to the police. Her husband (Jimmy Stewart) is also trying to prevent the assassination, and you will see what happens when he arrives at the concert .....
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External UrlKOYAANISQATSI (1983): "Pruit Igoe" segment, with score by Philip Glass KOYAANISQATSI (1983): "Pruit Igoe" segment, with score by Philip GlassScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlGOODFELLAS (1990; directed by Martin Scorsese) -- Paulie takes Karen to the Copacabana in NYC (1963 top-40 song "Then He Kissed Me," performed by The Crystals) GOODFELLAS (1990; directed by Martin Scorsese) -- Paulie takes Karen to the Copacabana in NYC (1963 top-40 song "Then He Kissed Me," performed by The Crystals)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 6 / Mon Sep 25 CASE STUDY 1: A “true-life” comedy-drama with a subtle score by John Williams.
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External UrlCATCH ME IF YOU CAN -- complete film (140 minutes!) CATCH ME IF YOU CAN -- complete film (140 minutes!)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlCATCH ME IF YOU CAN Soundtrack Album, Track 1: "Catch Me if You Can" (i.e., Main Title Music) CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Soundtrack Album, Track 1: "Catch Me if You Can" (i.e., Main Title Music)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 7 / Wed Sep 27 CASE STUDIES 2A & 2B: Contemporaneous films from novels set in the Napoleonic era.
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Watch the first 20' or so of each, then choose one film to watch complete.
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M & C: Four tracks from the soundtrack CD, including two excerpts from well-known classical repertoire, and two segments composed for the film. (NOTE: Three composers are listed in the film's credits, without singling out who wrote what: Iva Davies, Christopher Gordon, and Richard Tognetti .)
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NOTE: Thomas Tallis (1505-1585) was a leading English Renaissance composer whose output consisted almost entirely of vocal music, both sacred and secular.
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External UrlM & C: A brief but informative--and predominantly negative--review of the soundtrack CD. M & C: A brief but informative--and predominantly negative--review of the soundtrack CD.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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P & P: Four tracks from the CD of Marianelli's score
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External UrlP&P soundtrack segment #1: "Dawn" P&P soundtrack segment #1: "Dawn"Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 8 / M Oct 2 / Case Studies 3A & 3B: Two film about black lives and how much they matter—against all odds!
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External UrlPrimary film: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967) -- Complete film (in Panopto course folder) Primary film: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967) -- Complete film (in Panopto course folder)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlIN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT -- commercial soundtrack album on YouTube (with a mixture of songs and tracks from the original score by Quincy Jones) IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT -- commercial soundtrack album on YouTube (with a mixture of songs and tracks from the original score by Quincy Jones)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlSecondary (optional) film: HIDDEN FIGURES (2018) -- Complete film in Panopto folder Secondary (optional) film: HIDDEN FIGURES (2018) -- Complete film in Panopto folderScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlHIDDEN FIGURES -- commercial soundtrack album on YouTube (has songs, but not the original score) HIDDEN FIGURES -- commercial soundtrack album on YouTube (has songs, but not the original score)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
MODULE II: Foundations of Scoring Methods and Styles, ca. 1910-45
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Class 9 / W Oct 4 / MUSIC FOR SILENT FILMS IN THEIR OWN TIME, I: The System & Its Generic Music
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External UrlSilent Film Music: LISTENING FILES in Panopto folder, for six relatively short pieces that could be played repeatedly for different films as needed. Silent Film Music: LISTENING FILES in Panopto folder, for six relatively short pieces that could be played repeatedly for different films as needed.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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The first three are short piano pieces by J. S. Zamecnik, originally published in a modest but pioneering collection called "SAM FOX MOVING PICTURE MUSIC, Volume 1" (1913). The complete collection of pieces has been uploaded as a PDF for you to peruse, and you can find the three recorded pieces listed in the table of contents.
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The next three pieces were written for orchestral ensembles and published later during the silent period. They have larger dimensions and greater musical complexity — but each one is still very clear as to its mood and musical form!
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Last on the listening menu: two examples of theater organ accompaniments, one for an exotic action drama, the other for a clever comedy. Each recording is an imaginative "realization" of an outline for a score (a published "Cue Sheet"), that was distributed to musicians across the country (and abroad) to be used ad lib. The performances were recorded in the 1960s or 70s, and they were done by experienced professional silent movie accompanists. And note: they are both much abridged—samplings of scores for films that last more than 60 minutes each.
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Class 10 / W Oct 11 / MUSIC FOR SILENT FILMS IN THEIR OWN TIME, II: Period Scores, more or less
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NOTE: I uploaded the following article, rather than excerpts from my book on silent film music, because it conveys several key points more concisely. What it lacks, though, is any detailed analysis of a given period score. (I will provide examples of that on request! ;-))
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External UrlSilent feature #1: LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN -- complete film in Panopto folder (Silent Films in Their Own Time). Discussed in HtM chapter 4. Silent feature #1: LADY WINDERMERE'S FAN -- complete film in Panopto folder (Silent Films in Their Own Time). Discussed in HtM chapter 4.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlSilent Feature #2: BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN (1925) - restored version, with new recording of the original orchestral score by Edmund Meisel (which first was played with the film in Germany in 1926). Silent Feature #2: BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN (1925) - restored version, with new recording of the original orchestral score by Edmund Meisel (which first was played with the film in Germany in 1926).Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlOptional bonus feature! PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925) -- Restored and color-tinted version, with an orchestral score by Carl Davis, composed and recorded in 1996. After the opening scenes, a good one to watch is the "Bal Masqué" (ca. 46'-50') . Optional bonus feature! PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925) -- Restored and color-tinted version, with an orchestral score by Carl Davis, composed and recorded in 1996. After the opening scenes, a good one to watch is the "Bal Masqué" (ca. 46'-50') .Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlOPTIONAL bonus feature! METROPOLIS (1927) -- Restored version, with new recording of the 1927 orchestral score composed for the film in Germany by Gottfried Huppertz. (Kino Video). Best segments to watch: (1) The first twenty minutes, through the factory sequence. (2) The sequence of Maria's Abduction by Rotwang (ca. 58' to 66' = end of part I). (3) The laboratory transformation scene see ca. 1:21:00 to 1:28:00 (showing Freder's shock and collapse). OPTIONAL bonus feature! METROPOLIS (1927) -- Restored version, with new recording of the 1927 orchestral score composed for the film in Germany by Gottfried Huppertz. (Kino Video). Best segments to watch: (1) The first twenty minutes, through the factory sequence. (2) The sequence of Maria's Abduction by Rotwang (ca. 58' to 66' = end of part I). (3) The laboratory transformation scene see ca. 1:21:00 to 1:28:00 (showing Freder's shock and collapse).Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 11 / Mon Oct 16 / MUSIC FOR SILENT FILMS IN OUR TIME: A sampling of new scores commissioned for various DVD collections of restored silent films. (Your instructor was the Music Curator and solo pianist for these DVD collections, and he reached out to many members of the MIT Music Faculty to write new scores whenever possible. Budgets were very limited, so the ensembles had to be kept small.) Booklet notes about all of these films will be distributed in class.
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NOTE: To gain a deeper appreciation of what a new score can add to a silent film, try watching at least some of these films the first time SILENTLY. Then go back and re-watch them with the added scores!
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External UrlDEMOLISHING AND BUILDING UP THE STAR THEATRE (1901; 2') -- An early "trick" film obtained through time-lapse photography, with a (somewhat goofy) piano score by your 21M.284 instructor, added in 2000. DEMOLISHING AND BUILDING UP THE STAR THEATRE (1901; 2') -- An early "trick" film obtained through time-lapse photography, with a (somewhat goofy) piano score by your 21M.284 instructor, added in 2000.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlMANHATTAN TRADE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (1911; 16') -- A very early promotional documentary with a new score by MIT Music Lecturer in Theory and Composition Elena Ruehr. The score, added in 2007, was written for a string quartet and girls' chorus, mostly singing words and phrases from the film's onscreen intertitles! MANHATTAN TRADE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (1911; 16') -- A very early promotional documentary with a new score by MIT Music Lecturer in Theory and Composition Elena Ruehr. The score, added in 2007, was written for a string quartet and girls' chorus, mostly singing words and phrases from the film's onscreen intertitles!Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlFROM THE SUBMERGED (1911; 9') -- A short fictional film about the plight of the destitute and homeless, with a new score for cello and piano composed by Michael Miller in 2007 (when he was an MIT Sophomore). NOTE: This is an early (landmark) example of the "social issue" film, a genre that became increasingly common during the silent film era. FROM THE SUBMERGED (1911; 9') -- A short fictional film about the plight of the destitute and homeless, with a new score for cello and piano composed by Michael Miller in 2007 (when he was an MIT Sophomore). NOTE: This is an early (landmark) example of the "social issue" film, a genre that became increasingly common during the silent film era.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlBEAUTY SPOTS IN AMERICA: CASTLE HOT SPRINGS (6') -- A 1916 promotional travelogue, with a new score composed in 2011 by MIT Professor of Music Evan Ziporyn. (NOTE: At the time the film was made, Castle Hot Springs was a popular resort destination in Arizona.) BEAUTY SPOTS IN AMERICA: CASTLE HOT SPRINGS (6') -- A 1916 promotional travelogue, with a new score composed in 2011 by MIT Professor of Music Evan Ziporyn. (NOTE: At the time the film was made, Castle Hot Springs was a popular resort destination in Arizona.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlINDIAN DETOUR (1916; 16') -- Another (impressive) promotional travelogue, with a score for a six-instrument ensemble, composed by MIT Senior Lecturer Charles Shadle. (Charles is himself a member of the Choctaw Nation. The score was recorded in 2011.) INDIAN DETOUR (1916; 16') -- Another (impressive) promotional travelogue, with a score for a six-instrument ensemble, composed by MIT Senior Lecturer Charles Shadle. (Charles is himself a member of the Choctaw Nation. The score was recorded in 2011.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlSKYSCRAPER SYMPHONY: an "abstract" documentary consisting of NYC footage (photographed and edited by Robert Florey in 1929; 9') -- with a new score for string quartet composed in 2007 by MIT Music Professor Peter Child. (The performing ensemble is the Lydian String Quartet, whose members were on the faculty at Brandeis.) SKYSCRAPER SYMPHONY: an "abstract" documentary consisting of NYC footage (photographed and edited by Robert Florey in 1929; 9') -- with a new score for string quartet composed in 2007 by MIT Music Professor Peter Child. (The performing ensemble is the Lydian String Quartet, whose members were on the faculty at Brandeis.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlNEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL Footage (1940s; about 15'). A unique short film consisting of rare documentary footage, with a new score by MIT Senior Lecturer Mark Harvey; Mark, playing trumpet, leads a small professional jazz combo, which improvised the score in accompaniment to the film in Killian Hall in 2000. NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL Footage (1940s; about 15'). A unique short film consisting of rare documentary footage, with a new score by MIT Senior Lecturer Mark Harvey; Mark, playing trumpet, leads a small professional jazz combo, which improvised the score in accompaniment to the film in Killian Hall in 2000.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Classes 12 & 13: W Oct 18 & M Oct 23: EARLY (= TRANSITIONAL) SOUND FILM TECHNOLOGIES & AESTHETICS.
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Reading in HtM: You can skim parts of Ch. 5, but do read carefully pp. 172-185; similarly, in Ch. 7 focus on pp. 234-47, 250-8, & 265-9.
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NOTE: This assignment was inadequately covered in Wednesday's class (Oct. 18), so we will return to its material at the beginning of class on Monday October 23rd. The assignments for the next few classes will be adjusted to make room for this change.
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Please watch the posted excerpts from at least three of the memorable early sound films listed below: M, STREET SCENE, LITTLE WOMEN, KING KONG, and THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN. Since our textbook has a detailed "map" of the score for KING KONG (which is also singled out by film music historians for being a landmark or early Hollywood sound film scoring), be sure to include that film. (This is not to excuse the film's appalling racism—rather, it is important to see how powerful was its fusion of music and images, for better and worse! Also, I have a photocopy of the original score and will show you how it looks, in class.)
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External Url1a. M (German sound film, 1931) -- Link to file in Panopto with the first 20 minutes—but without subtitles! 1a. M (German sound film, 1931) -- Link to file in Panopto with the first 20 minutes—but without subtitles!Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url1b. M (1931): Link to the complete film on the "Daily Motion" website, WITH subtitles. 1b. M (1931): Link to the complete film on the "Daily Motion" website, WITH subtitles.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url2. STREET SCENE (1931). NOTE: This is a link to the complete film on YouTube (using a much-degraded print). Please watch the "Establishing sequence" = opening titles and first shot, going through the first 5½ minutes (until the conversation of the three women is interrupted). Also see HtM p. 254 paragraph & caption. Compare this opening to the silent features you watched previously and note the change of film style brought about by the coming of sound: its reliance almost entirely on dialogue and a stagey set plus clever camera work. 2. STREET SCENE (1931). NOTE: This is a link to the complete film on YouTube (using a much-degraded print). Please watch the "Establishing sequence" = opening titles and first shot, going through the first 5½ minutes (until the conversation of the three women is interrupted). Also see HtM p. 254 paragraph & caption. Compare this opening to the silent features you watched previously and note the change of film style brought about by the coming of sound: its reliance almost entirely on dialogue and a stagey set plus clever camera work.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url3a. KING KONG (1933), first excerpt: Opening credits and first scenes (= "Establishing Sequence"). The film's musical score was composed by Max Steiner. 3a. KING KONG (1933), first excerpt: Opening credits and first scenes (= "Establishing Sequence"). The film's musical score was composed by Max Steiner.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url3b. KING KONG, second excerpt: "The boat in the fog"... —> The sailors venture onto Skull Island and encounter the natives. 3b. KING KONG, second excerpt: "The boat in the fog"... —> The sailors venture onto Skull Island and encounter the natives.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url3c. KING KONG, third {brief] excerpt: Kong appears! 3c. KING KONG, third {brief] excerpt: Kong appears!Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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NOTE: For analysis of all three segments from KING KONG, see the film's description in HtM on pp. 234-35!
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External Url4a. LITTLE WOMEN (1933) -- beginning. See HtM, pp. 252-54. 4a. LITTLE WOMEN (1933) -- beginning. See HtM, pp. 252-54.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url4b. LITTLE WOMEN -- final 4½ minutes; see HtM, 256-57. 4b. LITTLE WOMEN -- final 4½ minutes; see HtM, 256-57.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlSupplemental Video: LITTLE WOMEN (1947 version)—Establishing sequence. (Included here for those who might wish to compare it to the opening of the 1933 film version. There were further film versions of this beloved novel, most recently the excellent one released in 2019 — the first version directed by a woman.) Supplemental Video: LITTLE WOMEN (1947 version)—Establishing sequence. (Included here for those who might wish to compare it to the opening of the 1933 film version. There were further film versions of this beloved novel, most recently the excellent one released in 2019 — the first version directed by a woman.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url5. THE BRIDE OF FRANKSTEIN (1935) -- Establishing Sequence —> Prologue, and move into story. (Note: See the brief reference to the horror film genre in HM, on page 251.) This was the first Universal Studios horror/monster film that had an elaborate orchestral score. (At that time, Universal was less highly regarded as a "major" studio than several others. The biggest corporate entities were MGM, 20th-Century Fox, Paramount, Warner Brothers, and RKO.) Keep in mind that each of these studios had their own self-contained "Music Departments" and orchestras. You can learn more about this from the documentary "The Hollywood Sound," which is included in a forthcoming assignment below.) 5. THE BRIDE OF FRANKSTEIN (1935) -- Establishing Sequence —> Prologue, and move into story. (Note: See the brief reference to the horror film genre in HM, on page 251.) This was the first Universal Studios horror/monster film that had an elaborate orchestral score. (At that time, Universal was less highly regarded as a "major" studio than several others. The biggest corporate entities were MGM, 20th-Century Fox, Paramount, Warner Brothers, and RKO.) Keep in mind that each of these studios had their own self-contained "Music Departments" and orchestras. You can learn more about this from the documentary "The Hollywood Sound," which is included in a forthcoming assignment below.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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CLASS 14 / Wednesday, October 25: THE KORNGOLD LEGACY
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NOTE a departure from the syllabus: the discussion of the documentary THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND is postponed until after you have watched the movie LAURA, in order to avoid revealing that movie's plot twist(s) before you have seen it! We will discuss LAURA as part of the assignment for Monday October 30th, and you will be asked to write a brief summary of and response to the documentary.
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External UrlCAPTAIN BLOOD (1935): Link to Folder with two clips demonstrating use of the score's two main themes -- see HM, pp. 270-72 CAPTAIN BLOOD (1935): Link to Folder with two clips demonstrating use of the score's two main themes -- see HM, pp. 270-72Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1983) -- complete film THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1983) -- complete filmScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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CLASS 15 / Monday October 30: Classic Melodramas from the World War II Years--with Flashbacks & Famous Music!
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External UrlCASABLANCA (1942) -- complete film, in Panopto CASABLANCA (1942) -- complete film, in PanoptoScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlLAURA (1944) -- complete film, in Panopto LAURA (1944) -- complete film, in PanoptoScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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NOTE: I recommend that you watch LAURA before looking at the materials linked below, so as to avoid reading about plot elements that are meant to be surprising!
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External UrlTHE HOLLYWOOD SOUND (1993) - link to complete film on Panopto THE HOLLYWOOD SOUND (1993) - link to complete film on PanoptoScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
Module III. Exploring Modernist and Post-Classical Styles, ca. 1940-1975
Module III. Exploring Modernist and Post-Classical Styles, ca. 1940-1975
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CLASS 17 / Monday Nov 6 / CONCERT COMPOSERS WRITE FOR MOVIES, INFLUENTIALLY
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External UrlALEXANDER NEVSKY (1938): Complete film with subtitles, as posted on YouTube ALEXANDER NEVSKY (1938): Complete film with subtitles, as posted on YouTubeScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Note 1: After composing his score for ALEXANDER NEVSKY, Prokofiev revised the score as a 7-movement cantata for concert presentations (without the film), and as such it remains one of his most frequently performed works. Also, this film reissue version features a new symphonic recording of the score done in the 1990s, so it has far better sound fidelity than the original!
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Note 2: If you do not have time to watch the whole film, be sure to watch the segment given below — i.e., "The Battle on the Ice"!
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External Url"The Battle on the Ice" — Climactic 37' segment from ALEXANDER NEVSKY (1938). "The Battle on the Ice" — Climactic 37' segment from ALEXANDER NEVSKY (1938).Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE RED PONY (1949) -- Complete film (runs about 89 minutes): directed by Lewis Milestone; score by Aaron Copland (and definitely his best for a film, though he wrote four others that are also very good). The score was arranged into a concert suite that won a Pulitzer Prize and is still much played by American orchestras. Like most other scores by Copland, it is thoroughly modern, but also easily comprehended. THE RED PONY (1949) -- Complete film (runs about 89 minutes): directed by Lewis Milestone; score by Aaron Copland (and definitely his best for a film, though he wrote four others that are also very good). The score was arranged into a concert suite that won a Pulitzer Prize and is still much played by American orchestras. Like most other scores by Copland, it is thoroughly modern, but also easily comprehended.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE RED PONY Concert Suite (Music by Aaron Copland) -- opening movement ("Morning on the Ranch"), which transforms the opening portion of the film score into concert music, beautifully performed here! THE RED PONY Concert Suite (Music by Aaron Copland) -- opening movement ("Morning on the Ranch"), which transforms the opening portion of the film score into concert music, beautifully performed here!Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlBONUS! LINK TO A PERFORMANCE OF Schubert's 4-hand "Marche Militaire" (which is referenced in THE RED PONY, at 42:00 or so). Added purely for the curious! NOTE: in the ensuing moments we briefly hear Alice Tiflin's piano performance of Beethoven's "Für Elise." And then after the scene with her father, she sits back down and plays the opening of the well-known Christian hymn, "Shall We Gather at the River.") At the fade out and into the next early morning scene, Copland's musical cue picks up with a brief reference to the hymn! (Very subtle, but it's there.) BONUS! LINK TO A PERFORMANCE OF Schubert's 4-hand "Marche Militaire" (which is referenced in THE RED PONY, at 42:00 or so). Added purely for the curious! NOTE: in the ensuing moments we briefly hear Alice Tiflin's piano performance of Beethoven's "Für Elise." And then after the scene with her father, she sits back down and plays the opening of the well-known Christian hymn, "Shall We Gather at the River.") At the fade out and into the next early morning scene, Copland's musical cue picks up with a brief reference to the hymn! (Very subtle, but it's there.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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CLASS 18 / Wednesday November 8 / HIGH-POWERED SCORES WITH NEW STYLES: "EXPRESSIONISM" AND JAZZ (ca. 1950-65)
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External UrlAssigned Film (highest priority): EAST OF EDEN (1955) -- complete film, directed by Elia Kazan, based on John Steinbeck's novel (1952). Assigned Film (highest priority): EAST OF EDEN (1955) -- complete film, directed by Elia Kazan, based on John Steinbeck's novel (1952).Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlOptional viewing:: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM -- 1955 film with a jazzy and expressionist symphonic score by Elmer Bernstein Optional viewing:: THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM -- 1955 film with a jazzy and expressionist symphonic score by Elmer BernsteinScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Note: this hard-hitting "social problem" film concerns a jazz trumpeter (played by Frank Sinatra) who is addicted to heroin. The score by Elmer Bernstein was a pioneering example of the ultra-modern "Expressionist" use of jazz idioms, which should be clear from the Main Title on! The film is pretty dated, though, but it's worth watching at least the opening, and maybe more if you are intrigued. Films about addiction are always a bit hard to take: they fall into the category of "social problem" films, and the plots can be heavy going. (For example, there's a scene where the main character becomes desperate for a fix, and it's no fun to watch!) The title, if you think about it, is quite ironic. SPOILER ALERT: But there is a happy ending, of sorts. (The hero kicks his addiction ... i.e., he "goes straight.")
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External UrlOptional Listening: An example of atonal, and "serial" (12-tone) music by Arnold Schoenberg, which he composed in 1930: ACCOMPANIMENT TO A FILM SCENE, Op. 34 : Concert performance (Boulez, BBCSO, 1974 broadcast). The music was written as a score for an imaginary silent film (although by 1930, silent films were quickly becoming obsolete). It is in three segments, marked with these headings: "Threatening Danger"—"Fear"—"Catastrophe." But the piece runs without a pause and lasts a terse 8 minutes. It is a useful and concise introduction to the modernist style that became far more common in concert and film music during the post-World War II period. Optional Listening: An example of atonal, and "serial" (12-tone) music by Arnold Schoenberg, which he composed in 1930: ACCOMPANIMENT TO A FILM SCENE, Op. 34 : Concert performance (Boulez, BBCSO, 1974 broadcast). The music was written as a score for an imaginary silent film (although by 1930, silent films were quickly becoming obsolete). It is in three segments, marked with these headings: "Threatening Danger"—"Fear"—"Catastrophe." But the piece runs without a pause and lasts a terse 8 minutes. It is a useful and concise introduction to the modernist style that became far more common in concert and film music during the post-World War II period.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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CLASS 19 / Monday November 13: "AUTEURIST CINEMA" I; HERRMANN & HITCHCOCK
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NOTE: DISCUSSION OF THIS ASSIGNMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15TH!
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External UrlMUSIC FOR THE MOVIES: BERNARD HERRMANN (1992), documentary MUSIC FOR THE MOVIES: BERNARD HERRMANN (1992), documentaryScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlVERTIGO (1958): Film opening. This film is very beautiful and very strange. As you will see, the opening titles have a dreamlike quality (who is the woman? why can't we see her whole face?) Beyond that, the first action scene has no explanatory context and is not discussed at all later on. Is it real or a dream? How does the hero extricate himself from the way he is hanging onto a roof edge? We never find out—the film simply cuts to a more "normal" scene before much stranger things start to happen. VERTIGO (1958): Film opening. This film is very beautiful and very strange. As you will see, the opening titles have a dreamlike quality (who is the woman? why can't we see her whole face?) Beyond that, the first action scene has no explanatory context and is not discussed at all later on. Is it real or a dream? How does the hero extricate himself from the way he is hanging onto a roof edge? We never find out—the film simply cuts to a more "normal" scene before much stranger things start to happen.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlNORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) -- film opening NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) -- film openingScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlPSYCHO (1960), complete -- film directed by Alfred Hitchcock with a score by Bernard Herrmann (See analysis in HEARING THE MOVIES) PSYCHO (1960), complete -- film directed by Alfred Hitchcock with a score by Bernard Herrmann (See analysis in HEARING THE MOVIES)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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SUPPLEMENTAL ASSIGNMENT (Syllabus departure): AUTEURIST CINEMA II—THREE MID-CENTURY CLASSICS FROM ABROAD.
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NOTE; Although three different (very fine) foreign films are listed in the syllabus for this assignment, only the first one, RASHOMON, has been included here. The other two films—PATHER PANCHALI, and CLEO FROM 5 TO 7—are both outstanding, so I do hope you will watch them some day, but our class needs to push forward) RASHOMON, moreover, will be something for you to consider in a final short writing assignment. We will talk briefly about it in class before that assignment is due.
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External UrlRASHOMON (1950; directed by Akira Kurosawa): Score by Fumio Hayasaka -- See HtM's analysis RASHOMON (1950; directed by Akira Kurosawa): Score by Fumio Hayasaka -- See HtM's analysisScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Class 21 /—> MONDAY November 20: HOLLYWOOD GOES WILD: DARK GENRE MOVIES AND SOUNDTRACKS, 1967-1974
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External Url*THE GRADUATE—complete film (directed by Mike Nichols, 1967): Songs by Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel (a famous duo who specialized in folk-rock types of songs). Simon later became well known on his own) as a singer-songwriter. The film was given a virtual "X" rating owing to its subject matter, but it was an enormous hit, and very influential in its use of songs for several sequences. (The additional music for various scenes was composed by Dave Grusin, who went on to score many more films.) *THE GRADUATE—complete film (directed by Mike Nichols, 1967): Songs by Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel (a famous duo who specialized in folk-rock types of songs). Simon later became well known on his own) as a singer-songwriter. The film was given a virtual "X" rating owing to its subject matter, but it was an enormous hit, and very influential in its use of songs for several sequences. (The additional music for various scenes was composed by Dave Grusin, who went on to score many more films.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE GRADUATE -- Handout with guides to the songs featured on the sound track THE GRADUATE -- Handout with guides to the songs featured on the sound trackScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (1968) -- Opening segment. Directed by Sergio Leone; Score by Ennio Morricone. ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (1968) -- Opening segment. Directed by Sergio Leone; Score by Ennio Morricone.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE PLANET OF THE APES (1968) -- original film version, with a far-out score by Jerry Goldsmith. Opening segment, with a prologue and the Main Title. THE PLANET OF THE APES (1968) -- original film version, with a far-out score by Jerry Goldsmith. Opening segment, with a prologue and the Main Title.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE TAKING OF PELHAM 123, Audio file of the Main Title (film directed by Joseph Sargent, 1974)--hard-boiled crime drama with a hard-hitting score by David Shire. NOTE: This is the Main Title only. It offers another example of a kind of Expressionist style, with a hard-hitting big band Latino beat, but the harmonies are quite extreme. Also note that at the film was remade twice! (Once in 1998 for television; again in 2009, with a score by Harry Gregson-Williams. The latter version is quite good.) THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123, Audio file of the Main Title (film directed by Joseph Sargent, 1974)--hard-boiled crime drama with a hard-hitting score by David Shire. NOTE: This is the Main Title only. It offers another example of a kind of Expressionist style, with a hard-hitting big band Latino beat, but the harmonies are quite extreme. Also note that at the film was remade twice! (Once in 1998 for television; again in 2009, with a score by Harry Gregson-Williams. The latter version is quite good.)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, complete film (1968); directed by Stanley Kubrick). NOTE: Alex North was hired to compose a score the film and it was recorded. But Kubrick ultimately rejected it and decided to re-edit the film using pre-existent music by four classical composers. See handout for details. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, complete film (1968); directed by Stanley Kubrick). NOTE: Alex North was hired to compose a score the film and it was recorded. But Kubrick ultimately rejected it and decided to re-edit the film using pre-existent music by four classical composers. See handout for details.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlQuestion 1A: Excerpt from THE MATRIX (1999), without sound. Question 1A: Excerpt from THE MATRIX (1999), without sound.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlQuestion 1A: Same excerpt (more or less) with sound. Question 1A: Same excerpt (more or less) with sound.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlQuestion 1B: Excerpt from SPARTACUS (1960): "Gladiators Fight to the Death." Question 1B: Excerpt from SPARTACUS (1960): "Gladiators Fight to the Death."Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlQuestion 1C: Excerpt from WALL-E (2008) - "Spacewalk" segment Question 1C: Excerpt from WALL-E (2008) - "Spacewalk" segmentScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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Film excerpts for Question 2
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External UrlTHE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938) -- Ending (Long version: 12 minutes) THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938) -- Ending (Long version: 12 minutes)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938)--Ending (Short version: 3+ minutes) THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938)--Ending (Short version: 3+ minutes)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlEAST OF EDEN (1955) -- First 11 minutes EAST OF EDEN (1955) -- First 11 minutesScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlPSYCHO (1960) -- Ending, long version (14 minutes) PSYCHO (1960) -- Ending, long version (14 minutes)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlPSYCHO -- Ending, short version (final 2 minutes) PSYCHO -- Ending, short version (final 2 minutes)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE PINK PANTHER (1964) -- First 11 minutes THE PINK PANTHER (1964) -- First 11 minutesScore at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlAPOCALYPSE NOW (1979) -- Sequence with the "Air Cav" attack on a Vietnamese village, featuring Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries"** + nondiegetic scoring and sound design by Carmine Coppola and Walter Murch (8 minutes) APOCALYPSE NOW (1979) -- Sequence with the "Air Cav" attack on a Vietnamese village, featuring Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries"** + nondiegetic scoring and sound design by Carmine Coppola and Walter Murch (8 minutes)Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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**(Note: This famous orchestral & vocal excerpt begins the third act of Wagner's opera THE VALKYRIE (Die Walküre, 1856). The opera was the second in his tetralogy "The Ring of the Nibelung," very freely based on Norse mythology. The Valkyries were nine daughters of Wotan, the ruler of the Gods; their mother was the earth-mother goddess Erda.
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External UrlJACKIE BROWN (1997) -- Main Title sequence, featuring the song "Across 110th Street," by Bobby Womack (4 minutes). JACKIE BROWN (1997) -- Main Title sequence, featuring the song "Across 110th Street," by Bobby Womack (4 minutes).Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url"JACKIE BROWN" -- Supplemental sheet with the lyrics for the opening song ("Across 110th Street") "JACKIE BROWN" -- Supplemental sheet with the lyrics for the opening song ("Across 110th Street")Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlTHE BLACK PANTHER (2018): First 2½ minutes. Musical score by Ludwig Göransson. THE BLACK PANTHER (2018): First 2½ minutes. Musical score by Ludwig Göransson.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlBRINGING UP BABY (1938) -- "Woods" sequence: i.e., Susan and David hunt for the dog George in order to track down the rare dinosaur bone he ran off with (6½ minutes). Featuring the 1928 hit song "I Can't Give You Anything but Love, Baby": music by Jimmy McHugh; lyrics by Dorothy Fields. BRINGING UP BABY (1938) -- "Woods" sequence: i.e., Susan and David hunt for the dog George in order to track down the rare dinosaur bone he ran off with (6½ minutes). Featuring the 1928 hit song "I Can't Give You Anything but Love, Baby": music by Jimmy McHugh; lyrics by Dorothy Fields.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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WHEW!
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MODULE IV: SINCE 1975. Films covered in final weeks, including favorites which were originally to be covered in team presentations (marked with an asterisk.) These films are listed chronologically by year of release.
MODULE IV: SINCE 1975. Films covered in final weeks, including favorites which were originally to be covered in team presentations (marked with an asterisk.) These films are listed chronologically by year of release.
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THREE KEY FILM SCORED BY DANNY ELFMAN, EARLY IN HIS HOLLYWOOD CAREER
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OOPS! I forgot to upload and publish these three films, but will do so this week, so that you can watch them later if you wish. The three films are BEETLEJUICE (1988), BATMAN (1989), and EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990). (He has composed dozens more scores since that time, but in many ways these remain the ones with the greatest impact: his style at the time was distinctively new.)
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External UrlBEETLEJUICE (1988) - complete film; directed by Tim Burton; score by Danny Elfman. BEETLEJUICE (1988) - complete film; directed by Tim Burton; score by Danny Elfman.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External UrlBEETLEJUICE (1988) -- Opening 5 minutes; Film directed by Tim Burton; musical score by Danny Elfman. BEETLEJUICE (1988) -- Opening 5 minutes; Film directed by Tim Burton; musical score by Danny Elfman.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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FILMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN THE FINAL FOUR CLASSES, based on student preferences.
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External Url*WALL-E* (2008) -- link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Andrew Stanton. Musical score by Thomas Newman. *WALL-E* (2008) -- link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Andrew Stanton. Musical score by Thomas Newman.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url*INCEPTION (2010)--link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Christopher Nolan; Musical score by Hans Zimmer. *INCEPTION (2010)--link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Christopher Nolan; Musical score by Hans Zimmer.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url*ARRIVAL (2016)--link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. Musical score by Alexandre Desplat. *ARRIVAL (2016)--link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Denis Villeneuve. Musical score by Alexandre Desplat.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url*JOKER (2019)--link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Todd Philips. Musical score by Hildur Guonadóttir. *JOKER (2019)--link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Todd Philips. Musical score by Hildur Guonadóttir.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url*GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014) -- link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Wes Anderson. Musical score by Alexandre Desplat. *GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014) -- link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Wes Anderson. Musical score by Alexandre Desplat.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete
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External Url*CRAZY RICH ASIANS (2018)--link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Jon M. Chu. Musical score by Brian Tyler. *CRAZY RICH ASIANS (2018)--link to complete film in Panopto. Directed by Jon M. Chu. Musical score by Brian Tyler.Score at least Must score at least to complete this module item Scored at least Module item has been completed by scoring at least Score at least % Must score at least % to complete this module item Scored at least % Module item has been completed by scoring at least % View Must view in order to complete this module item Viewed Module item has been viewed and is complete Mark done Must mark this module item done in order to complete Marked done Module item marked as done and is complete Contribute Must contribute to this module item to complete it Contributed Contributed to this module item and is complete Submit Must submit this module item to complete it Submitted Module item submitted and is complete