As one of the most beloved and beguiling genres of entertainment,
the film musical wears its style ostentatiously. The genre allows
for hyperbolic expression, extravagant sonic and visual dA (c)cor,
and extremely stylized forms of movement and performance. By
staging a glittering spectacle, by releasing a current of lush
sentiment, by unveiling a world of elegance and romance, the film
musical woos us with patterns, textures, finesse and sensory
display. In this book, author Lloyd Whitesell asks what, exactly,
makes film musicals so glamorous. As he argues, glamour projects an
aura of ethereality or sophistication by way of suave deportment,
sensuous textures, elevated styles, and aesthetically refined
effects. Glamour, in other words, is what unites "Cheek to Cheek"
from Top Hat and the title song from Beauty and the Beast, each a
sonic evocation of luxury, sparkle, grace, and finesse. Whitesell
redirects our attention from visual cues like sequins and evening
gloves to explore how glamour resides in the sonic. Discussing
dozens of musical numbers, analyzing ingenious orchestration, and
appraising the distinctive styles of favorite musical stars,
Whitesell illuminates fundamental traits of the genre, its
aesthetic strategies, and cultural ambitions.
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