Hearing the Movies

Hearing the Movies: Music and Sound in Film History, 2nd Edition, is a textbook that integrates a chronological approach to cinema sound with an emphasis on developing listening skills.

The volume explores how soundtracks are assembled to accompany images, how music supports key film genres, and how technology has transformed film scoring. Through analyses and exercises, the text examines how auditory and visual components interact across film history.

This edition includes timed viewing guides that lead students step-by-step through scenes to illustrate how music, sound, and visual imagery create the audience experience.