Off the Planet: Music, Sound and Science Fiction Cinema (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology)
by Mark Evans, Karen Collins, Rebecca Leydon, Shuhei Hosokawa, Nabeel Zuberi, Neil Lerner, Rebecca Coyle, Paul Théberge, Michael Hannan, Melissa Carey
Off the Planet investigates music, sound, and their integral roles in science fiction cinema. This scholarly collection, part of the Encounters series in folklore and ethnomusicology, features essays by experts like Mark Evans and Karen Collins. It analyzes how audio crafts immersive speculative worlds, blending academic insights across film, music, and cultural studies.
About This Book
This edited volume examines the interplay between music, sound design, and science fiction in cinema. It features contributions from leading scholars who analyze how auditory elements contribute to the storytelling and atmosphere of the genre.
Drawing from folklore and ethnomusicology perspectives, the book highlights encounters between sound technologies and speculative narratives. Contributors explore diverse aspects, from scoring techniques to the cultural implications of sonic landscapes in sci-fi films.
The collection provides insights into the evolution of sound in science fiction, bridging academic fields to offer a comprehensive view of its artistic and technical dimensions.
Through detailed explorations, it underscores the essential function of music and sound in creating the otherworldly experiences central to science fiction cinema.
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