Explore the unexpected resonance of American Western musical tropes as they travel across genres and time. This incisive analysis reveals how characteristic sounds, forms, and instrumentation are re-located in Elizabethan theatre, sci-fi epics, and European filmmaking. Delve into the cultural significance, from conveying bravura and colonisation to exploring gender roles in cinematic history. Essential for film scholars, musicologists, and students of cultural studies seeking a deeper understanding of screen music’s global impact and enduring legacy.