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Every Note Tells a Story

The Transformative Power of Music in Visual Media

Shie Rozow

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English
Whispering Wind Media, Inc.
17 October 2023
Transform your filmmaking craft and enrich your stories with this complete guide to the power of music in visual media.

Music holds an immense power to shape and transform your film. Every note builds atmosphere, establishes the setting, and deepens the emotions present on the screen. But how can you develop a deeper appreciation of the film scoring process and learn the subtle techniques that expert storytellers use to transform their films through music?

Inside Every Note Tells a Story, you're invited to join veteran composer and music editor Shie Rozow as he reveals seasoned filmmaking wisdom and real-life lessons drawn from his experience working on over 150 feature films.

With key takeaways that break down the film scoring process, readers will discover how to enhance their visual media by creating the right atmosphere, choosing the right composer for their project, the role of music editing, and drawing everything together into a seamless process. You'll also see these lessons in action with a wealth of real-world case studies that reveal the profound importance of music.

Here's just a little of what you'll discover inside:

The Secret To a Good Film - How The Right Music Can Make Your Story Soar Seasoned Film Scoring Techniques For Enriching Your Film Through Music A Practical Overview of The Film Scoring Process, From Picking Your Composer To Music Supervision, Music Editing, & The Final Dub A Handy Introduction To Musical Jargon & Technical Language Safeguarding Your Copyright - Understanding Intellectual Property, Licensing & Contracts Real-World Case Studies Including Short Films, Feature Films, Documentaries & TV Shows A Handy Appendix With Essential Resources For Filmmakers & Composers And Much More...

As a must-read for aspiring and established filmmakers, directors, producers, editors, composers, and anyone curious about the role of music in the visual arts, Every Note Tells a Story is an illuminating and deeply practical book that empowers you to take a deeper look into film music and how it can enrich every area of your craft.

Are you ready to transform your stories through music? Then scroll up and order your copy today.
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Imprint:   Whispering Wind Media, Inc.
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   789g
ISBN:   9798986844527
Pages:   466
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Composer and music editor Shie Rozow (pronounced shy ro-zov) has taken a different path than most leading him to work on over 150 feature films including major international blockbusters like The Flash, The Lost City, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Hustle & Flow. Armed with over 25 years of industry experience and driven by his lifelong passion for music and storytelling, Shie has earned 17 Golden Reel Award Nominations, winning for his work on Chicago (as assistant music editor), IMAX: Deep Sea, and Wu Tang: An American Saga. He brings his inexhaustible talent and natural ear for music to every story, weaving a rich musical narrative that compliments the filmmaker's vision and unlocks new layers of depth. Equally skilled working in film, TV, and video games, Shie has contributed his talent on hundreds of hours of TV including Desperate Housewives, Arrow, and most recently The CW's Stargirl, along with Amazon's anthology series Welcome to the Blumhouse and Shudder's Creepshow. In addition, he has also worked on music for Disney theme parks and Cirque du Soleil. Shie also composes concert music, which has been performed from coast to coast, releasing his first album Musical Fantasy in 2016. You can hear his music on Netflix's documentary Shawn Mendes: In Wonder as well as award-winning indie features like Jasmine, Camp Arrowhead, Captain Hagen's Bed and Breakfast, and the feature documentary The Last of the Winthrops. His scores to Matt and Maya, Lost Time, One Day You'll Go Blind, and Body Language: Bill Shannon have all won Telly Awards. Shie's first book, Preparing for Scoring Sessions, was published in March 2023, reaching number one on Amazon. In Every Note Tells a Story, Shie aims to distil his professional experience into a concise, cohesive and practical handbook that inspires filmmakers, composers and fans with a deep appreciation for the film scoring process. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, where he completed his 4-year degree in just 5 semesters, (""being broke is a great incentive,"" he explained), Shie lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two children, and their many pets. He enjoys photography, astronomy and SCUBA diving in his free time. To learn more about Shie and his work, visit his website at www.shierozow.com."

Reviews for Every Note Tells a Story: The Transformative Power of Music in Visual Media

"""Music is yin to film's yang-they have co-existed since the dawn of cinema. Shie Rozow's Every Note Tells a Story is a superb and comprehensive guide to how music and motion pictures work together and complement each other, probing the difficult questions of correct composition, performance, and placement. Up-to-date, filled with examples from film history and analyses of practicalities and aesthetics, Every Note is a comprehensive guide to the potentials and pitfalls of music for film. Highly recommended."" Walter Murch 3x Oscar Winner Editor/Sound Designer/Re-Recording Mixer (Apocalypse Now, The Godfather I, II, & III, The English Patient, Cold Mountain) ""This is a must-read for any showrunner/filmmaker who plans on using music in their projects. This is the book I wish I had when I started."" Chris Sheridan Emmy and BAFTA Nominated Writer/Producer/Showrunner (Family Guy, Resident Alien, Titus) ""Every Note Tells a Story is an essential read for all film students, directors, editors, producers music composers, and everyone who appreciates the art of film music. Shie's many years of experience as both a music editor and film composer have gifted the reader with a wealth of information and knowledge on every aspect of music in the visual arts. This groundbreaking comprehensive book is filled with Shie's creative insights and loads of examples and anecdotes revealing the power of music to affect story telling. It walks you through every step of the creative and the practical aspects to creating a film score from spotting sessions to the final mix. Above all, Shie's passion and love for music is felt on every page of this meticulously researched book. This book entertains, educates, and enlightens the reader."" Bruce Cannon Editor (Boyz n the Hood, Rosewood, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Four Brothers) ""People think of film and television as visual mediums but that is only half the story. Shie Rozow offers the most thoughtful and comprehensive examination I have ever seen into the art and process of the composer and how music is a filmmaker's most valuable tool for seducing the audience into their world."" Vincenzo Natali Director (In The Tall Grass, Splice, Cypher, Cube) ""Every Note Tells A Story is more than a colorful examination of music in film. It is a valuable, practical, and illuminating resource for anyone interested in understanding the power and use of music in storytelling."" Conrad Buff Oscar Winning Editor (Titanic, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Abyss, Training Day) ""Every Note Tells A Story is a magnificent read and trove of knowledge! Shie Rozow has used his extensive knowledge of music in all media as well as his encyclopedic knowledge of film to provide the reader with vast knowledge and a pathway to success in music with and within film and other media. A must read for the beginner or seasoned professional."" Stratton Leopold Producer/UPM (Captain America: The First Avenger, Mission: Impossible III, Star Trek, The Sum of All Fears)"


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