Musical film

composer was his Suite for Cello and Orchestra, Op.3. Herbert’s works were known for their mix of European Romanticism and American Tradition. He also worked as the composer of the first original background film score for The Fall of A Nation. Today he is know as one of the big names in American Musical Theater. The Enchantress (1911) (lyrics written by Fred de Gresac and Harry B. Smith, music by Victor Herbert) follows the story of the prima donna Vivien Savary (originally…

music to 'Charming' - an animated musical comedy concerning three princesses who discover they all have formally agreed to marry the same Prince Charming. Sia, who started her career as a singer in the local Adelaide acid jazz band Crisp, has written two tracks for the flick, one of which is the song "Balladino," that she will perform herself. The other track, "Magical," will be performed by the American singer, songwriter and model - Demi Lovato, who stars in the film as Lenore and will also…

the musical was created in the hopes of representing the minute bohemian culture of New York City at the end of the 20 century who were confronted with impoverishment, HIV and homosexuality. Going against traditional musical theatre…

Bells,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and Billie Holiday’s “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm.” The concert was located at The Walt Disney Theater and featured works from several promising musicians who came up with an assortment of unique musical combinations. This was a great chance to witness an extensive diversity of music, which for the beginner jazz enthusiast, was wonderful. However, it was not only the…

Grease and Hairspray both show numerous signs of 1950s culture. Grease is a musical romantic comedy, which takes place in the 1950s, that depicts the lives of different cliques and how each of them are different, but at the same time similar. Hairspray, which also takes place in the 1950s, and does an amazing job showing how it was to live with racial discrimination. Grease took place in California in the 1950s. There are scenes that take place at their local high school, at the beach, at…

In 1952 Williams was handed an amazing opportunity, to arrange music for The U.S. Air Force Band. He took the job until 1955 when he decided to move to New York to attend Juilliard and study piano. Little did he know this was just the start of his musical career. John Williams currently holds the title for the most Oscar nominations for a living person, he was nominated 49 times. This wasn’t his only accomplishment and I am sure there are more to come. So far in his lifetime Williams has won 5…

this second shot has been recorded elsewhere or in another time. Like in symphonic music, with recurrent themes and patterns declined over the length of the musical piece, intervals in cinema enable to create plays of rimes and echoes, not only within a single film, but also in a whole cinematic production. Using the metaphor of music, film intervals could be used as gaps…

and made a substantial impact on the dance world. In finding sources to apply towards researching World War II’s influence on Appalachian Spring (1944), I immediately went to YouTube. The iconic film of Appalachian Spring is a great tool to use when looking at the choreography, set, costumes, and musical score. The set, designed by Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) is very simple, but is highlighted by it’s functionality of one side of an exterior wall, a bench, fencing, a wooden chair, and a slanted…

way musicals developed. Edward Harrigan and Tony Hart were two…

On November 10 I attended Elf the Broadway Musical written by David Berrenbaum and directed by Sam Scalamoni. I attended Elf the Broadway Musical which was put on by Texas A&M University and MSC OPAS. Elf the Broadway Musical was a comedic musical that appealed to audience members of any ages including a range from myself a college student to the family of four sitting next to me. Elf the Broadway Musical was a delight surprise, since I had seen Elf (film) I expected the play to appeal more to a…