A single note can take someone back to how they felt when watching their favourite movie. Film music not only gives cinephiles a chance to relive action-packed minutes or romantic scripts, but it also makes for a one-of-a-kind live music experience. Tribute concerts inspired by soundtracks from films like Pirates of the Caribbean, Oppenheimer, and Gladiator are in demand thanks to their ability to capture the vital role of film music on the screen.
A film composer needs to understand that this is not music for its own sake, but it is music for a collaborative art. – Alan Silvestri
The Candlelight series pays tribute to all music genres, including film scores and soundtracks. Discover upcoming concerts here.
Foreshadowing
Horror and action films in particular can benefit from film music when it comes to foreshadowing. It’s often what we can’t see that terrifies us the most or leaves us on the edge of our seats. However, a certain rhythm, high-pitched note, or lively melody indicates what’s going to happen. Palpitating music generally means the monster’s about to appear in the shot, and once the Mission Impossible theme song starts playing it’s fairly obvious a swift operation is about to be underway.
Dramatic Effect
Since soundtracks and film scores can sum up countless feelings, refer to previous scenes, and help viewers understand the characters, they are used for dramatic effect. Sitting through David Lean’s bold opening overture in Lawrence of Arabia would be a difficult 10 minutes spent staring at a black screen without the exceptional music. Moreover, the famous lift in Dirty Dancing wouldn’t be the same without the dance-rock anthem playing.
A Fun Film Score Fact
Soundtracks are a very clever marketing tactic. For example, the repetitive lyrics, “If we met at midnight in the hanging tree”, of the song “The Hanging Tree” from The Hunger Games: Mockingjay (Part 1) are so catchy and memorable that they were used to promote the franchise.
The Candlelight series is treating music lovers to spectacular soundtrack concerts, including tributes to everything from Bollywood tracks to sci-fi wonders. Find the concert with the most nostalgic or uplifting music to soundtrack your evening. These captivating performances showcase the beauty of film in a unique venue.