Encore: What makes soundtracks and music scores tug at our heartstrings?
Feb 14, 2024
20:43
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Heyang, Xingyu, and music expert Josh Cotterill explore the impact and importance of music scores and soundtracks in movies and TV dramas. They discuss the emotional connections that these soundtracks create and whether recent music scores hold up to the same standard. They also delve into the iconic soundtrack of the Chinese TV series 'Chen Yantong Yee-woo' and the role of music in enhancing narrative, character development, and emotions in movies and TV shows. The speakers debate the influence of music on audience emotions and the challenges faced by music scores and soundtracks in the film industry.
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Movie soundtracks and music scores can evoke nostalgia and have a lasting impact on viewers.
Well-crafted music and songs in movies and TV shows serve crucial functions in enhancing emotions and connecting audiences to the story.
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The Power of Movie Soundtracks
Movie soundtracks have the ability to resonate deep within us, triggering memories and emotions. They serve as the backdrop of our personal stories and enhance the narrative and emotional elements of a film. A movie score refers to the original instrumental music composed specifically for a film, while a soundtrack encompasses all the music used in a film, including the original score and popular songs selected to complement specific scenes. These soundtracks can create nostalgia and have a lasting impact on viewers.
Iconic Chinese TV Series Soundtrack
One example of a widely recognized and beloved TV series soundtrack is the opening theme of the 1992 series 'New Legend of Metam White Snake' called 'Chen Yantong Yee-woo' (Once in a Thousand Years). This song, composed by Zuo Hong Yuan and sung by Gao Xingmei, perfectly matches the story's development and has become a timeless classic, triggering nostalgic memories for many Chinese viewers. Its frequent reruns have made it a familiar piece of music in households.
The Impact of Music in Movies
Music in movies and TV shows serves crucial functions, connecting audiences to the story, enhancing emotions, and adding depth to scenes. Suspenseful music creates tension and anxiety, while melodies can set the tone for romantic or uplifting moments. Well-crafted music and songs, whether dominating or subtle, can aid storytelling by illustrating character development and evoking specific emotions. The choice of music depends on the director's vision and the scene's requirements, and a well-aligned score can make a film more stimulating and memorable for viewers.
When music in movies and TV drama series is played exceptionally well, it has the ability to latch onto our nostalgic heartstrings. We go down our playlists of timeless favorites and try to answer this question: do recent music scores and soundtracks hold up to the same standard as their predecessors? On the show: Heyang, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill
Playlist:
1. Hurt - Johnny Cash (06:22)
2. 千年等一回 - 高胜美 (07:52)
3. 情非得已 - 庾澄庆 (14:22)
4. New divide - Linkin Park (20:34)
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