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Exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi-film scoring practices: the case of hedwig’s theme.
Thesis (MMus)--Stellenbosch University, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/124896 Exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi-film scoring practices: the case of hedwig’s theme. Zoio, Katya Izabella Schonken, Antoni Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. Dept. of Music. Film music Motion picture music Harry Potter films Fantasy films Hedwigs theme -- Case studies Musical analysis Composers in motion pictures Wizarding world UCTD Thesis (MMus)--Stellenbosch University, 2023. ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The two series of films known respectively as Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts (distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures), and based on the books and screen plays of J.K. Rowling (Joanne Rowling, b.1965), are perhaps best-known from a musical perspective for Hedwig’s Theme. Hedwig’s Theme was originally composed for a promotional trailer (prior to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) by John Towner Williams (b.1932), but as the WIZARDING WORLD™ franchise grew, the theme was adopted and transformed by four additional composers: Patrick Doyle (b.1953), Nicholas Hooper (b.1952), Alexandre Michel Gérard Desplat (b.1961) and James Newton Howard (b.1951). This instrumental case study aims to provide a detailed, multi-film perspective on the use of a single theme (Hedwig’s Theme) by 5 different composers in 10 separate films. A selection of various occurrences of Hedwig’s Theme from throughout the films was compiled for explorative investigation, so that a thorough and comprehensive report could be created that details the transformation of the theme throughout time and evolving filmic spaces. All delineated occurrences were carefully selected to ensure that a diversity of style in multi-film scoring practices was demonstrated. This thesis is presented in five chapters: 1) contextual introduction to the study, with an introduction and background to the topic and an overview of relevant literature; 2) contextual background to the films and the contributions of each of the 5 composers; 3) detailed observations and remarks about the theme in the form of a written report; 4) a video essay to further contextualise the delineated occurrences; and 5) reflection on the overall exploration of the delineated occurrences and further discussion about the transformation of Hedwig’s theme, as conclusion of the study. AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die filmreekse Harry Potter en Fantastic Beasts (uitgegee deur Warner Bros. Pictures) is vanaf ‘n musikale perspektief mees bekend vir Hedwig’s Theme. Beide die reekse is gebaseer op oorpronklike literêre bydraes deur J.K. Rowling (Joanne Rowling, b.1965) Hedwig’s Theme was oorspronklik gekomponeer deur John Towner Williams (b.1932) vir gebruik in promosie-lokprente vir Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, maar soos was die WIZARDING WORLD™ handelsmerk gegroei het, was die tema deur vier ander komponiste opgeneem vir gebruik in film klankbane: Patrick Doyle (b.1953), Nicholas Hooper (b.1952), Alexandre Michel Gérard Desplat (b.1961), en James Newton Howard (b.1951). Hierdie instrumentele gevallestudie mik om ‘n gedetailleerde, multi-film perspektief te bied oor die gebruik van ‘n enkele musikale tema (Hedwig’s Theme) deur 5 aparte komponiste in 10 verwante films. ‘n Verskeidenheid van die tema se gebruike word saamgestel in ‘n seleksie vir analitiese en verkennende ondersoek, om sodoende ‘n breë oorsig te gee van tematiese transformasie oor die films heen. Die gevalle is sorgvuldig saamgestel om variasie in styl en benadering te demonstreer. Die tesis bestaan uit 5 hoofstukke: 1) kontekstuele inleiding tot die studie, met relevante agtergrond en literatuuroorsig; 2) kontekstuele agtergrond tot die films en die bydraes van elk van die 5 komponiste; 3) gedetailleerde observasies en aanmerkings oor die tema in die vorm van ‘n geskrewe verslag; 4) ‘n video essay wat verdere konteks bied; en 5) ‘n refleksie en gevolgtrekking oor algehele tendense binne die studie. Masters 2022-03-09T17:01:18Z 2022-04-29T09:39:53Z 2022-03-09T17:01:18Z 2022-04-29T09:39:53Z 2023-03 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/124896 en_ZA Stellenbosch University xi, 104 pages application/pdf Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| spellingShingle | Film music Motion picture music Harry Potter films Fantasy films Hedwigs theme -- Case studies Musical analysis Composers in motion pictures Wizarding world UCTD Zoio, Katya Izabella Exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi-film scoring practices: the case of hedwig’s theme. |
| title | Exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi-film scoring practices: the case of hedwig’s theme. |
| title_full | Exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi-film scoring practices: the case of hedwig’s theme. |
| title_fullStr | Exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi-film scoring practices: the case of hedwig’s theme. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi-film scoring practices: the case of hedwig’s theme. |
| title_short | Exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi-film scoring practices: the case of hedwig’s theme. |
| title_sort | exploring thematic unity and stylistic diversity in multi film scoring practices the case of hedwig s theme |
| topic | Film music Motion picture music Harry Potter films Fantasy films Hedwigs theme -- Case studies Musical analysis Composers in motion pictures Wizarding world UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/124896 |
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