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The Hollywood film industry is one which thrives on extremes – successes, failures, triumphs and disasters. While we normally think of these in terms of films as a whole or their star actors and directors, music is not exempt from the highs and lows of modern-day filmmaking. However, scant attention has been paid to the relative strengths and weaknesses of a film and its soundtrack, particularly when one or both elements are slated. This dissertation will seek to explore the role that music plays in that oft-overlooked category: the critically panned film.

Established in 1998, the Berklee Oral History Project (BOHP) seeks to chronicle Berklee’s rich history from those who have lived, shaped, and defined it. In capturing the diverse experiences and perceptions of Berklee faculty, staff, and alumni, Berklee Archives seeks to document Berklee’s pedagogical contributions to music education, as well as the events and issues that have impacted the direction and identity of the institution. This collection comprises video interviews from over 100 individuals closely associated with Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory, including faculty, staff, presidents, and alumni. Some early interviews also feature individuals unaffiliated with Berklee who were active in the Boston jazz community.