How Robert Altman Used A Single John Williams Tune To Flesh Out The Long Goodbye

Dec 19 2022 by /Film

 

Known for his experimentation, Robert Altman's audio tracks were in a league of their own. The director's unconventional sound mixes — often featuring overlapping voices and noticeable ambient noise — usually mimicked the chaos of real-world audio. Sure, it was harder to understand what any given character was saying, but in return, viewers were treated to a film that felt far more realistic. You might not want to eavesdrop on the extras' conversations, but by having the choice to do so,...

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