MUSIC 2F03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Victor Herbert, Joseph Carl Breil, D. W. Griffith
29 Jan 2018
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Hollywood had cheap land, which is why many people went and set up film studios there. Ascent of american film is largely due to world war i. Elevated the medium from a short diversion to a sophisticated art form. Created effects such as close-ups, panoramas, and the moving camera. Worked closely with the composition for music for films. Wurlitzer began producing special instruments designed for movie theatres. Organ became the most common movie theatre instrument. Size of the orchestra used in theatres began to expand. Began adapting classics, which meant less rehearsal time and faster return. Started becoming aware about the relationship of music to the drama. Creation of guides to help theater music directors select appropriate music: cue sheets created to accompany a specific film, anthologies of musical excerpts. Composition of new scores for individual films. First anthology 1909 motion picture piano music: descriptive music to. Fit the action, character, or scene of moving pictures.
