"For Eye and Ear: Music as Film" is a non-fiction book that explores the cinematic interpretation of autonomous music. It highlights the development and aesthetic challenges of a genre that plays a significant role in the world of audiovisual art. With a history spanning over 75 years, the book provides a commented overview of the most important examples of music film and addresses the interactions between art and everyday culture. Readers are invited to explore the diverse aspects of digital translation aesthetics, the visual presentation of concerts in the media, as well as the influences of commercial music videos and the club scene. Through the analysis of these topics, a deeper understanding of the role of music in film and its impact on contemporary culture is conveyed.