# Hitting the Right Notes: Film Directors and Composers in Harmony, Vol. 1

By **Lester D Friedman Charity Lofthouse**

- ISBN-13: 9781978833487
- Publisher: Rutgers University Press
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 242
- Published: 10 Nov 2026
- Language: en
- Categories: Music, History & Criticism, Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, Humor & Entertainment, Science Fiction & Fantasy

## About this book

Hitting the Right Notes: Film Directors and Composers in Harmony, Volume 1, examines the intricate relationship between cinematic vision and musical composition. This work utilizes analytical tools from film studies, music theory, and music cognition to provide close readings of various eras and genres. The text explores how directors and composers collaborate to create cinematic magic, looking beyond simple harmony to include diverse musical and film elements.

As a scholarly resource within the categories of arts and photography, performing arts, and music, this book offers deep insights into history and criticism. It provides a sophisticated look at how sound and image interact to shape the viewer experience. Readers interested in the technical and creative intersections of film and music will find this volume a valuable study of the collaborative processes that define the medium.

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