Music Called Invisible Character in Film
source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071101/ap_en_mu/american_gangster_music_1
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There's already Oscar buzz circulating around Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe for their roles in "American Gangster." But those involved with the movie are hoping that talk extends to the music in the film as well.
The 1960s and '70s-era soul music featured in the movie, out on Friday, is its invisible character, says Kathy Nelson, president of film music for Universal Pictures, who helped put together the music for "American Gangster."
Some of the songs are classics, like Sam & Dave's "Hold On, I'm Coming." But because licensing music can be expensive, Nelson told The Associated Press they had to be creative at times.
The 1960s and '70s-era soul music featured in the movie, out on Friday, is its invisible character, says Kathy Nelson, president of film music for Universal Pictures, who helped put together the music for "American Gangster."
Some of the songs are classics, like Sam & Dave's "Hold On, I'm Coming." But because licensing music can be expensive, Nelson told The Associated Press they had to be creative at times.
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Robijnson
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I'm fairly excited to see this movie. Washington is a great actor, so intense. When I saw this line "But because licensing music can be expensive" I knew exactly how they feel. I myself am studying film and encounter many issues with music and rights. Even for non-profit films the logistics of legally using music can be overwhelming. It's all very frustrating.
- 4 years ago
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Robijnson
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joshuaheller
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The music in the trailer for the movie, is really what makes me want to see it.
- 4 years ago
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joshuaheller
