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It is interesting to note that in the twentieth century, many of the most prominent composers of concert music also composed motion picture soundtracks. Some famous examples are Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, John Corigliano, Philip Glass, Aram Khachaturian, Erich Korngold, Sergei Prokofiev, Camille Saint-Sans, Erik Satie, and Dmitri Shostakovich. There was also a group of remarkable composers who composed in the early Hollywood days almost exclusively for the cinema. This list included such luminaries as Bernhard Herrmann, Mikls Rsza, Max Steiner, Dmitri Tiomkin, and Franz Waxman. During the next generation, some of the most memorable movie scores were written by John Barry, Elmer Bernstein, Jerry Goldsmith, and Maurice Jarre. There are a number of very gifted composers writing film scores today, and at the pinnacle of this list is the brilliant genius, John Williams. At a time when producers were gravitating towards using electronic scores to replace live orchestras, John Williams brought the symphony orchestra back to prominence in 1977 with his magnificent score for Star Wars. I believe that history will reflect that some of the greatest and most memorable music written in the twentieth century was for motion picture soundtracks.
Beginning in the late-1970s and lasting for about 30 years, New York City also became a hub for motion picture soundtrack recording. During this time period, the motion picture industry was flourishing in Hollywood and the soundstages where soundtracks were recorded were often very busy and unavailable. This created opportunities for soundtracks to be recorded elsewhere. New York City was sometimes the geographical preference for the composer, producer, or director, and was convenient for recording when New York was the location for the filming of the movie. There were a number of excellent large recording studios in Manhattan that could accommodate a full symphony orchestra. This list included A&R 799, Clinton Studios, RCA Studios, Right Track Studios, Sony Studios, and The Hit Factory.
Another popular location in Manhattan to record motion picture soundtracks was the Grand Ballroom of the Manhattan Center. The Manhattan Center was built in 1906, originally as an opera house, and the facility has seen a number of repurposing renovations through the years. Beginning in 1926, the New York Philharmonic recorded there for many decades, likely to avoid the rumbling of the subway underneath Carnegie Hall. Although the Grand Ballroom was not originally conceived for studio recording, the superior acoustics and size of the room made the space an ideal recording venue for large ensembles. Sadly, and with the exception of the Manhattan Center, in recent years all of the other studios have closed. The cost of real estate in Manhattan, prevalence of soundtrack production going outside of the United States, and resurgent availability of soundstage facilities in Los Angeles, heavily impacted the motion picture soundtrack recording industry in New York City. Soundtracks are still recorded on occasion in the Big Apple, but not nearly with the frequency during the latter part of the twentieth century.
During the 1990s, Sandra Park emerged as a leading contractor in the New York City commercial music landscape. Sandra is a world-class concert violinist who performed for many years with the New York Philharmonic. She continues today as the top music contractor for motion picture soundtracks in New York City, and is highly respected for the superb quality of her orchestras.
As mandated by the American Federation of Musicians collective bargaining agreement, motion picture soundtrack recording sessions are booked for a minimum of three hours and usually include a possible one-hour of overtime. In 1980, when I began recording motion picture soundtracks, the pay scale for a musician performing a three-hour recording session in a symphony orchestra sized ensemble was around $150. The current pay scale for a musician performing a three-hour session in a large ensemble is $308. The number of recording sessions booked for a particular film depended on the number of minutes of music that were planned for the movie. Typically, you could record 3-4 minutes of music per hour. As an example, if a film had 60 minutes of music to record, it was likely that musicians would be hired for six 3-hour recording sessions.
Sometimes, you might record a cue only once and move right on to the next one. Other times, you might record a cue several times while adjustments were made in the timing, instrumentation, or character of the music. As the film was already completed, it was up to the conductor to be certain that the music synched perfectly with the movie. Most often this was done by adjusting the timing or tempo of the music and by using a click track. I remember that Elmer Bernstein did not utilize a click track and synched the music perfectly by instinct. In twenty plus years and literally thousands of takes recording motion picture soundtracks, I could probably count on one hand the number of times a take had to be redone due to any issue with the performance of the musicians.
Personal highlights for me included the opportunity to record with legendary Hollywood composers Ennio Morricone (The Untouchables and Wolf), Elmer Bernstein (The Age of Innocence), Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Pocahontas), and Howard Shore (An Innocent Man, Before and After, Guilty As Sin, Quick Change, Prelude to a Kiss, Ed Wood, and The Score). It was an honor to work with these and so many other brilliant composers. It was also a great gift to collaborate with so many consummate musicians in bringing to life the great music for the cinema from the late twentieth century.
Mitchell Estrin is Professor of Clarinet at the University of Florida and Music Director and Conductor of the University of Florida Clarinet Ensemble. He is President of the International Clarinet Association and author of the biography Stanley Drucker Clarinet Master published by Carl Fischer. Estrin performed as a clarinetist with the New York Philharmonic for over twenty years in hundreds of concerts and on 19 tours. As an international concert artist, he has performed in 37 countries on 4 continents. As a studio musician, Estrin has recorded dozens of motion picture soundtracks for Columbia Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures, Paramount Pictures, MGM, 20th Century Fox, United Artists, and Warner Brothers on feature films. They include Fargo, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Interview With a Vampire, Home Alone 2, Pocahontas, Doc Hollywood, Regarding Henry, TheUntouchables, and more. His television credits include recordings for ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, HBO, TBS, and ESPN. Learn more about Mitchell Estrin.
The underrepresentation of women in directorial roles in the Hollywood film industry is brought into focus by recent analysis, revealing that out of 39 major studio releases for the summer, only one is directed by a woman. This statistic echoes broader concerns about gender imbalance in Hollywood, typically associated with issues facing actresses on screen. However, the root cause of many of these problems lies behind the camera, emphasizing the stark lack of women in directorial positions, especially for big-budget films. The examination of data from 2009 to 2013, encompassing the top 400 films by domestic box-office gross per year, underscores this issue. While the number of films directed by women has increased, their presence remains disproportionately low in the upper echelons of box office success, exemplifying a pervasive challenge in the industry.
The data suggests that, despite an upward trend in the overall number of films directed by women, they are still notably scarce at the pinnacle of box office rankings. In 2013, women directed approximately 14 percent of the top-grossing films, up from 8 percent in 2010. However, among the top 100 films, only two were directed by women. The primary factor contributing to this disparity is identified as a financing-based vicious cycle. Studios and producers, hesitant to allocate substantial budgets to female directors lacking proven track records, perpetuate the challenge. This financial obstacle becomes a significant barrier for women to establish themselves as successful directors, reinforcing gender inequality in the directorial landscape. The role of traditional sexism within the industry further compounds these challenges.
Examining genre-specific trends reveals that documentary, romantic comedy, and drama genres are more likely to be directed by women, with nearly a quarter of documentaries directed by women between 2009 and 2013. In contrast, action and adventure genres exhibit the lowest representation of female directors. The article also highlights seasonal variations, noting that women-made films peak in May and September, particularly tied to the release schedule of romantic comedies. This suggests that industry patterns contribute to limiting opportunities for women directors, further emphasizing the systemic nature of the issue.
In conclusion, the underrepresentation of women in Hollywood's directorial roles is a multifaceted issue influenced by financial barriers, industry biases, and genre-specific preferences. While progress has been made in increasing the overall number of films directed by women, their presence at the top of the box office remains disproportionately low. Addressing this gender disparity not only holds moral significance but also aligns with financial considerations, given that a significant portion of moviegoers are women. Breaking the cycle of financial hesitancy and challenging industry norms can pave the way for a more inclusive and representative Hollywood, ultimately expanding the notion of a blockbuster beyond conventional stereotypes.
YOU ARE HERE draws on this rich archive of movies set in New York, combining thousands of cinematic moments across 16 screens. Sources include Hollywood blockbusters, independent films, documentaries, and experimental works. By juxtaposing these multiple visions, the dazzling montages of YOU ARE HERE make connections and contrasts that allow movies to comment on each other across time and space. Together, they shed new light on the varied New Yorks of our collective imagination.
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