Chaplin was prolific yet could not read or write music. It took a rotating cast of talented musicians to translate his unorthodox humming, off-key singing, and amateur piano and violin playing into the singular orchestral vision he heard in his head.
Drawing on numerous transcriptions from 60 years of original scores, this comprehensive study reveals the untold story of Chaplin the composer and the string of famous (and not-so-famous) musicians he employed, giving fresh insight into his films and shedding new light on the man behind the icon.
Chaplin was prolific yet could not read or write music. It took a rotating cast of talented musicians to translate his unorthodox humming, off-key singing, and amateur piano and violin playing into the singular orchestral vision he heard in his head.
Drawing on numerous transcriptions from 60 years of original scores, this comprehensive study reveals the untold story of Chaplin the composer and the string of famous (and not-so-famous) musicians he employed, giving fresh insight into his films and shedding new light on the man behind the icon.

The Music of Charlie Chaplin
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The Music of Charlie Chaplin
450Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780786496112 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 10/16/2018 |
Pages: | 450 |
Product dimensions: | 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |