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Mark Kermode is a film critic, writer, broadcaster and musician. He is the co-presenter of the Sony podcast 'Kermode and Mayo's Take', and the BBC Radio 4 programme 'Screenshot'. He is the author of several books on film and music including Hatchet Job and How Does it Feel? He is co-founder and double-bassist of the skiffle & blues band The Dodge Brothers, who (with pianist Neil Brand) provide live accompaniment to silent movies. Jenny Nelson is an award-winning audio producer and writer. She produced Mark Kermode's film music show at Scala Radio from 2019-24, and in her previous role as Executive Producer at Classic FM she wrote a book about creative collaborations between film directors and composers. Jenny has hosted panels about screen music at London's Southbank Centre and Abbey Road, and is a former trustee at the Cambridge Film Festival.
Movie music may be an essential component of cinema but it often gets overlooked. [Mark Kermode's Surround Sound] gives it the focus it deserves, revealing the stories and the people behind your favourite film scores. -- Nick de Semlyen, editor of <i>Empire</i> and author of <i>The Last Action Heroes</i> Part memoir, part detailed examination of the essence of film music, Mark Kermode’s Surround Sound goes way beyond the usual suspects to explore the music of many half-forgotten and less mainstream composers. I learned a lot. -- Anne Dudley, Oscar winning composer for <i>The Full Monty</i> Passionate without being didactic . . . reminds us that cinema is an art form for the ear as well as the eye. -- Richard Ayoade A fascinating read for every film music enthusiast. -- Rachel Portman, Oscar winning composer for <i>Emma</i>
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