Donnelly, K.J. - Occult Aesthetics

Occult Aesthetics: Synchronization in Sound Film opens up an often-overlooked aspect of audiovisual culture which is crucial to the medium's powerful illusions. Author Kevin Donnelly contends that a film soundtrack's musical qualities can unlock the occult psychology joining sound and image, an effect both esoteric and easily destroyed.

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CONTENTS

Table of Contents
1. Introduction: The Lock of Synchronization
2. Synchronization: McGurk and Beyond
3. Sound Montage
4. Occult Aesthetics
5. Isomorphic Cadences: Film as 'Musical'
6. 'Visual' Sound Design: the Sonic Continuum
7. 'Pre' and 'Post' Sound
8. Wildtrack Asynchrony
9. Conclusion: Final Speculations
Bibliography
Index

Series	Oxford Music / Media