Film Music Analysis PDF
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This document analyzes different styles of film music, from modern scores to theme songs and minimalist approaches. It discusses composers and films that exemplify these styles, providing insights into the evolution and characteristics of film music.
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December 9, 2024 10:10 PM The requested sections from the provided file didn't return relevant results. However, I can summarize these topics based on general knowledge about film music: --- ### **Expanding Modern Music (217-220)** - **Modern Scores**: Integration of unconventional, jazz, and...
December 9, 2024 10:10 PM The requested sections from the provided file didn't return relevant results. However, I can summarize these topics based on general knowledge about film music: --- ### **Expanding Modern Music (217-220)** - **Modern Scores**: Integration of unconventional, jazz, and experimental musical styles in the 1950s. - **Key Films**: *On the Waterfront* (Leonard Bernstein) and *Rebel Without a Cause* (Leonard Rosenman) introduced innovative dissonance and orchestral arrangements. --- ### **Theme Songs (244-249)** - **Rise of Theme Songs**: Late 1940s and 1950s emphasized songs with strong marketability, influencing the success of films. - **Notable Examples**: *High Noon* (Dimitri Tiomkin’s "Do Not Forsake Me") became iconic for integrating lyrics tied to the plot. --- ### **Music for Psycho (282)** - **Bernard Herrmann's Innovations**: - Use of string-only orchestration for a chilling effect. - The shrieking violins in the famous shower scene mimic the stabbing motion and heighten tension. - Considered revolutionary for psychological horror scoring. --- ### **Planet of the Apes / 2001: A Space Odyssey (289-291)** - **Planet of the Apes**: Jerry Goldsmith used avant-garde techniques like prepared piano and exotic percussion to create an alien atmosphere. - **2001: A Space Odyssey**: Kubrick opted for pre-existing classical works (e.g., Strauss's *Also sprach Zarathustra*) to achieve a timeless, epic quality. --- ### **The Return of the Classical Score / Jaws (345-347)** - **John Williams**: - Revived orchestral scoring with *Jaws*' iconic two-note motif, creating an atmosphere of dread. - Marked a turning point in blockbuster scoring, emphasizing leitmotifs and large orchestras. --- ### **Expanding Minimalism (501-507)** - **Minimalist Influence**: Scores like *Inception* (Hans Zimmer) use repeating motifs to build tension. - **Close-Up: Minimalism**: Examines how minimalist composers like Philip Glass influence film music with layered textures and hypnotic rhythms (*The Hours*, *Koyaanisqatsi*). --- ### **Animations (530-535)** - **Key Figures**: - **Alan Menken**: Transformed Disney musicals with scores like *The Little Mermaid* and *Beauty and the Beast*. - **Randy Newman**: Infused Pixar animations (*Toy Story*, *Monsters, Inc.*) with humor and heart. - **Stylistic Approaches**: Combining traditional orchestral music with catchy, character-driven songs. --- Let me know if you'd like this refined further!
