The Music of the How to Train Your Dragon Trilogy
A Guide to the Scores of John Powell
Published on 25. July 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-4766-9367-5 (ISBN)
Description
One of the many reasons the How to Train Your Dragon films are loved by children and adults alike is the music. John Powell composed the music for all three films, maintaining thematic consistency while writing new themes for each film. This book serves as a score guide for the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy. Every note has been examined to thoroughly discuss the music for Hiccup, Toothless and the other dragons, Vikings, and the enemies that they encounter. It features interviews with the composer and nearly 100 musical excerpts.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
ca. 95 photos, appendix, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
405 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-9367-5 (9781476693675)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Erik Heine is a professor of music theory at Oklahoma City University. He is the author of one book and several articles and book chapters concerning film music analysis.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Foreword by Tim Greiving
Preface
Introduction
1.¿Musical Influences on the HTTYD Music
2.¿Pitch Collections
3.¿The Themes of the HTTYD Trilogy
4.¿How to Train Your Dragon Cue Analysis
5.¿How to Train Your Dragon 2 Cue Analysis
6.¿How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Cue Analysis
7.¿Themes Across the Trilogy
Conclusion
Appendix
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments viii
Foreword by Tim Greiving
Preface
Introduction
1.¿Musical Influences on the HTTYD Music
2.¿Pitch Collections
3.¿The Themes of the HTTYD Trilogy
4.¿How to Train Your Dragon Cue Analysis
5.¿How to Train Your Dragon 2 Cue Analysis
6.¿How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Cue Analysis
7.¿Themes Across the Trilogy
Conclusion
Appendix
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index