What makes soundtracks and music scores tug at our heartstrings?
Dec 6, 2023
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Josh Cotterill, a music critic and expert, joins the hosts to discuss the emotional impact of movie soundtracks and music scores. They explore examples like 'Hurt' in the 'Logan' trailer and John Williams' orchestration in 'Schindler's List'. They also touch on the role of music in film and TV, the challenges faced by music scores, and the legacy of Linkin Park.
Movie soundtracks and scores have the power to deeply resonate with audiences, triggering nostalgia and becoming a backdrop to personal stories.
Music scores and soundtracks serve crucial functions in movies and TV shows, enhancing storytelling by illustrating emotions, aiding character development, and setting the tone for specific scenes.
Deep dives
The Impact of Movie Soundtracks and Scores
Movie soundtracks and scores have the ability to deeply resonate with audiences, triggering nostalgia and becoming a backdrop to personal stories. From silent films to modern orchestral suites, these compositions enhance the emotional and narrative elements of movies. While a movie score is the original instrumental music composed specifically for a film, a soundtrack encompasses both the original score and popular songs that complement specific scenes or evoke particular emotions. The power of music lies in its capacity to connect with viewers on an emotional level and make them more invested in the story.
Iconic Soundtracks: Logan and The New Legend of Madam White Snake
The podcast highlights notable examples of music in movies and TV series. One example is the song 'Hurt' by Johnny Cash, featured in the trailer for the film Logan. This emotional and intimate song created a powerful connection with the audience. Another example is the opening theme of the Chinese TV series The New Legend of Madam White Snake, which has become engrained in the memories of a whole generation. The theme perfectly matches the story's development and has become a widely recognized classic. These examples showcase how music can greatly impact the viewer's experience and add depth to scenes.
The Functions of Movie Scores and Soundtracks
Music scores and soundtracks serve crucial functions in movies and TV shows. They enhance storytelling by illustrating emotions, aiding character development, and setting the tone for specific scenes. Suspenseful music creates tension, low bass notes induce anxiety, while upbeat music sets the mood for cheerful moments. Additionally, music helps to establish a connection between the audience and the story, making viewers more invested. Whether dominating or subtle, music plays a vital role in enhancing the overall narrative and emotional impact of movies and TV shows.
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
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