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Exploring rhythm in John Williams’ music (pt.2 – Accent Displacement)

January 21, 2024December 22, 2023 by FMT

This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. Exploring Rhythm in John Williams’ Music (Pt.2 – Accent Displacement) Continuing from Part 1 of the series, we will explore additional intriguing rhythmic techniques showcased in the music of John … Read more

Deconstructing Metric Modulation in Blockbuster Soundtracks

October 6, 2023September 1, 2023 by FMT

pair of brown wooden drumsticks on top of white and gray musical drum

This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. The Art of Film Music by George Burt Principles Of Orchestration By Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov The Study Of Orchestration By Samuel Adler Berklee Contemporary Music Notation by Jonathan Feist What is Metric Modulation? Metric modulation … Read more