Music soundtracks are used in movies, television shows, video games, and audio books. Movies have used soundtracks since the advancement of adding sound to recorded motion pictures. They set the mood and assist in helping the story move along. Some soundtracks are so good that they can stand on their own and can become more popular albums than the original motion picture. Some movies have such powerful scores that they inspire fear and awe when heard. The Godfather has one of the most recognizable opening scores ever recorded, and the opening strings of Jaws still scares the life jackets off of people and keeps them out of the water. The notes of Close Encounters Of The Third Kind is still recognizable to new movie goers. Some of the best movie soundtracks also include Purple Rain, Saturday Night Fever, and West Side Story.
Below is the song Night Fever by the Bee Gees from the motion picture Saturday Night Fever.
Emanuel, I agree - the music has a strong impact on the show/movie. Music inspires emotion and reaction from the audience. I remember watching Jaws for the first time and those notes playing to signal the shark was coming had me gripping the arms of my chair. The build up of anticipation and excitement of what was going to happen next was riveting. Great post.
ReplyDelete. I enjoy some of movies soundtrack music so much so, that I have gone to see orchestras play the music of star wars. The dramatic presence interpreted by a good backround symphony definately can help to make or break a movie. Titanic and Braveheart are smoe of the best supporting soundtracks ever in my opinion and probably a fact, google it! Nice Post
ReplyDeleteI agree that music definitely has some connection to making the movie more personal to the viewers. Music let's us know when it's supposed to be sad, or exciting, or scary. I have never watched a movie with absolutely no music. That would be so boring to me!
ReplyDeleteI agree completely. The music soundtrack helps with the storyline. Also, on the record labeling perspective, if the movie becomes very popular, the soundtrack may also receive a highlight! This of course means more money $$$
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