Sets such as That's All Folks! Cartoon Songs often include archival essays about the evolution of animation music. Why Essays Accompany These CDs
The transition from orchestral scores in the 1950s to synth-pop in the 80s and the "pre-recorded" song era of the 2000s. Tv Theme Songs Cd
How a theme song like Cheers or Friends became a cultural shorthand for its era. Sets such as That's All Folks
If you are looking for general TV theme song collections on CD that might be the subject of an essay or provide historical liner notes, popular series include: How a theme song like Cheers or Friends
Released by TVT Records, these multi-volume sets (Volume 1-7) are famous for their extensive liner notes detailing the composers and production history of the themes.
The annual CDs for the Tony Award seasons (such as the 2017 and 2018 seasons) are well-known for including a substantive within their packaging.
These essays are typically written by noted musical theatre historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper .