- 9. When The Music Plays Against The Action
Usually accompanied by an opera aria or a slow ballad.
In the 1997 Movie Face/off we hear the song "Over The Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz playing against the heavy gun fighting action....
10. To Speed Up Scenes That Are Too Slow Or Slow Down Scenes That Move Too Fast
In the Exodus scene from Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 film The Ten Commandments composer Elmer Berstein uses music that is faster than the action is seen on the screen. Gives the impression of the action moving faster than it actually is.
In the Exodus scene from Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 film The Ten Commandments composer Elmer Berstein uses music that is faster than the action is seen on the screen. Gives the impression of the action moving faster than it actually is.
11. Music Is Used As A Neutral Background Filler
Sometimes referred to as "wall-to-wall" music with a continuous flow of music running underneath the dialogue without ever letting up (as heard in Opera and early silent era films).
Gone With The Wind (1939) Music by Max Steiner....
Sometimes referred to as "wall-to-wall" music with a continuous flow of music running underneath the dialogue without ever letting up (as heard in Opera and early silent era films).
Gone With The Wind (1939) Music by Max Steiner....
The Use of Silence in Motion Pictures
Music can only make its impact and effect by contrast with silence (as seen in the earlier swimming scene of Jaws).
A good composer must know when to use music and when not to use music. Silence is just as important as a musical cue in heightening the emotions.
Also in the prom sequence from Carrie (1976) Music by Pino Donnagio (1941-)
Music can only make its impact and effect by contrast with silence (as seen in the earlier swimming scene of Jaws).
A good composer must know when to use music and when not to use music. Silence is just as important as a musical cue in heightening the emotions.
Also in the prom sequence from Carrie (1976) Music by Pino Donnagio (1941-)