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The foreword by Michael Giacchino alone is worth picking this up, but the deep dive into how scores and songs shape a film's emotional core kept me turning pages all weekend. It's beautifully laid out too, with plenty of visual details that make you want to revisit your favorite movies right after.

The interviews with Mo Shafeek and Spencer Hickman dig way deeper than I expected, actually explaining how those iconic cues get made. I've already flipped back to the Giacchino foreword three times, it's that good.

The foreword by Michael Giacchino sets the tone perfectly, and the interviews with Mo Shafeek and Spencer Hickman give real insight into how composers shape a film. I’ve already spent an evening flipping back to my favorite score cues while reading.