Simians & Serialism (Expanded Second Edition)

In SIMIANS & SERIALISM, Jerry Goldsmith’s extensive use of Arnold Schoenberg’s Twelve-Tone technique throughout his score to PLANET OF THE APES is decoded and deconstructed. Intricate analysis of each and every cue reveals the strong influences of composers Béla Bartók, Alban Berg, Ernst Krenek, Maurice Ravel, Aaron Copland and Modest Mussorgsky. Framed with all new research on the production and release of the classic 1968 sci-fi film and its four sequels, SIMIANS & SERIALISM reveals a rich production background and includes fascinating, unknown details. In the EXPANDED SECOND EDITION of SIMIANS & SERIALISM, author John O’Callaghan returns to the serial landscape of PLANET OF THE APES, probing deeper into Jerry Goldsmith’s masterpiece with new revelations and discoveries. This edition also debuts a brand-new, detailed analysis of Goldsmith’s score to ESCAPE FROM THE PLANET OF THE APES and a similar history and examination of Leonard Rosenman’s score to BENEATH THE PLANET OF THE APES. A generous collection of 110 figures include examples from Goldsmith’s sketches, diagrams, charts and historical data. SIMIANS & SERIALISM is an indispensable volume for any fan of Jerry Goldsmith, PLANET OF THE APES, film music or movie history.