Objective
Unit 1 will introduce the various functions of film music including musical elements employed, association in film music and look at examples why music really is the "soul" of the movie. We will also create your Noteflight Music Notation accounts which will be used for assignments throughout the semester.
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
-Understand the functions of film music
-Identify the common uses of instrumentation in film scoring
-Identify the Musical Elements that produce tension and relaxation
-Understand Association in film music
-Understand the functionality of Noteflight.com
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
-Understand the functions of film music
-Identify the common uses of instrumentation in film scoring
-Identify the Musical Elements that produce tension and relaxation
-Understand Association in film music
-Understand the functionality of Noteflight.com
What Is The Function of Film Music?
Film is not characterized as long major works of music. In contrast, film music is short segments that enhance the movie.
Common Uses Of Instrumentation In Film Scoring:
Brass Instruments
Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba.
The use of these instruments represent power, strength, courage, etc.
Common Uses Of Instrumentation In Film Scoring:
Brass Instruments
Trumpets, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba.
The use of these instruments represent power, strength, courage, etc.
Ben Hur Excerpt - 1959 Music By Miklos Rosza by musicmedia71
Strings
Violin, Violas, Cellos, Bass.
The use of these instruments can represent, sorrow, passion, reflection, remorse, etc.
Violin, Violas, Cellos, Bass.
The use of these instruments can represent, sorrow, passion, reflection, remorse, etc.
Excerpt From The Patriot-2000 By John Williams by musicmedia71
Excerpt From Laura-1944 Music By David Raskin by musicmedia71
Percussion
Drums (All kinds) Drum Set, Percussion Accessories.
The use of these instruments is different from the above. Percussion is mainly used to accent action scenes, war scenes, etc.
Drums (All kinds) Drum Set, Percussion Accessories.
The use of these instruments is different from the above. Percussion is mainly used to accent action scenes, war scenes, etc.
Excerpt From The Italian Job-2003 Music By John Powell by musicmedia71
Electronic
Guitars, Keyboards, Synths, Drum machines, etc.
These instruments can be used in science fiction movies, something horror, movies about the future, action or for a contemporary “dance” feel.
Guitars, Keyboards, Synths, Drum machines, etc.
These instruments can be used in science fiction movies, something horror, movies about the future, action or for a contemporary “dance” feel.
Excerpt From The Bourne Identity-2002 Music By John Powell by musicmedia71