{"product_id":"music-in-disneys-animated-features-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-to-the-jungle-book-paperback","title":"Music in Disney's Animated Features: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to the Jungle Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Bohn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeff Kurtti\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In \u003cem\u003eMusic in Disney's Animated Features\u003c\/em\u003e James Bohn investigates how music functions in Disney animated films and identifies several vanguard techniques used in them. In addition he also presents a history of music in Disney animated films, as well as biographical information on several of the Walt Disney Studios' seminal composers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The popularity and critical acclaim of Disney animated features truly is built as much on music as it is on animation. Beginning with \u003cem\u003eSteamboat Willie\u003c\/em\u003e and continuing through all of the animated features created under Disney's personal supervision, music was the organizing element of Disney's animation. Songs establish character, aid in narrative, and fashion the backbone of the Studios' movies from \u003cem\u003eSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs\u003c\/em\u003e through \u003cem\u003eThe Jungle Book\u003c\/em\u003e and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bohn underscores these points while presenting a detailed history of music in Disney's animated films. The book includes research done at the Walt Disney Archives as well as materials gathered from numerous other facilities. In his research of the Studios' notable composers, Bohn includes perspectives from family members, thus lending a personal dimension to his presentation of the magical Studios' musical history. The volume's numerous musical examples demonstrate techniques used throughout the Studios' animated classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Bohn\u003c\/b\u003e is a composer and scholar on the faculty at Stonehill College and Bridgewater State University. His music has been performed internationally as well as throughout the United States and has appeared on several recording labels. He is the author of numerous articles and a book on composer Lejaren Hiller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 318\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42117244354695,"sku":"9781496818331","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/6b8b9203403fb8b7d37588894bd8d568.webp?v=1732522719","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/music-in-disneys-animated-features-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs-to-the-jungle-book-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}