What is this music? Auteur music in the films of Wes Anderson

摘要: WHAT IS THIS MUSIC? AUTEUR MUSIC IN THE FILMS OF WES ANDERSON by LARA HRYCAJ May 2013 Advisor: Dr. Jackie Byars Major: Communication Degree: Doctor of Philosophy The purpose this dissertation is to analyze the different types music featured in films contemporary American film director Wes Anderson utilizing Claudia Gorbman’s concepts auteur and melomane. This analysis establishes Anderson’s as himself an melomane – a with passion for music. To establish melomane, it important look not only at found his but also ways that used within collaboration composer Mark Mothersbaugh supervisor Randall Poster. feature several used, there are three specific uses contribute overall authorial signature: songs associated montage sequences, original score accompany scenes featuring slow- motion finally emanate from musical devices. significant part signature, established detailing first five feature-length two short films.