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Songs, Stars and Soundtracks: British Cinema and Rock Music Between 1956-1976.
Abstract
This essay will present the first categorisation of the use of rock music in British film. Although it is expected that this list will be expanded upon once the research commences, indicative early thoughts include: Biopic films about music and bands; Fictionalised films, overtly or loosely based on the life of rock musicians; Films that use real rock bands in performance within narrative; Films that use rock bands as non-diegetic soundtrack; Films that are made by rock bands. Through the development of these categories, the essay will explore the use of diegetic and non-diegetic popular music in British film. After outlining a brief history of rock music in British film, the what, how and why of its creative implementation will be explored, in addition to elements of critical reception from the time.References
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