I like your comments about learning the process of film production. I also agree that at times, most film schools concentrate on, as you stated, “broad-based cultural, social, and authorial meanings.” While that is great, some times it is just fun to get your hands dirty and learn the how, and then the why of the how.

I have often marveled at how composers in general, but more specifically, film composers create and generate their sounds and themes. Do they ever consulte the script? Do some need to work with the director? Do some not like to work with them? Is it the image that inspires them or the concept?

Great article. It was sorely missed!