Music in Film
Sites in this category:
- Film Music - Soundtracks
- US film site focusing on soundtracks, providing credit and track information. Although mainly designed to provide details for retail, contains an impressive database searchable by composer or title. Alphabetically arranged, data retrieved for each composer lists credits in alphabetical (as opposed to chronological) order. Information on each soundtrack includes title, composers, conductor, year, manufacturer, individual tracks, track times and reviews by site critics. Not directly aimed at the browser/researcher, but holds useful credit details if user knows what information they require. Includes composers past and present, and though films from 1990s onwards are prioritised, time period runs from 1930s to date.
- Jazz on the Screen - A Jazz and Blues Filmography by David Meeker
- Part of the Library of Congress website, Jazz on the Screen is the definitive filmography of Jazz in movies devised as a result of research undertaken by David Meeker on and off over a period of some 40 years whilst employed by the British Film Institute.
- Music From the Movies
- Online film magazine listing over 1,000 composers past and present, searchable by name or alphabetical listing but not by film title. Contains extensive information on each composer, including a chronological filmography, biographical details, awards (Academy Awards, BAFTAs etc), agent contact and links. Entries for individual films include reviews by site critic (often detailed), brief credit data and soundtrack time. Site also contains a Features section, which holds articles and interviews on current/recent events; eg: the release of Jerry Goldsmith's film music on DVD. Directory on contacts/links provides a useful bibliography on film music, plus an impressive list of international relevant periodicals and international bookshops. Address, email and website details are included. A well organized and highly informative site.
- Screened Music Network
- Exclusive network of British composers who specialise in writing music for the screen. Composers are auditioned by a panel of industry professionals working in film, TV and music. The website is also a resource for those seeking music for their productions.
