The power of the music accompanying a movie is remarkable and it used to be overlooked. Perhaps it was because initially in the silent film era, scores were used to cover the distracting, loud noise the projectors would make. Luckily for us audiences, film music has changed immensely and is even considered its own art form.
Nowadays, famous movie soundtracks and scores are finally getting their flowers at tribute concerts in D.C. and all over the world. Avid fans can relive their favorite movie scenes and experience the same feelings and emotions as they did the first time they saw them at Candlelight concerts, from the Best of Bridgerton to the Best of Joe Hisaishi.
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Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings
The Netflix original series Bridgerton has kept audiences glued to their screens to uncover each season’s biggest secrets. Given that the show features iconic, chart-topping pop hits reimagined in the classical form to suit the Regency era, it seems like the perfect match for a magical Candlelight concert. The tribute is set to take place at the historic St. Francis Hall and you won’t want to miss it.
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Where to see live film score concerts in D.C.
So, now that you have a trained ear, discover these functions and more at the gorgeous soundtrack Candlelight tributes in Washington D.C. From musicals to sci-fi and horror-themed concerts, you can choose from a variety of performances to find the one that suits your tastes best. Celebrate epic soundtracks at some of the city’s premier venues, such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and St. Francis Hall.
Live score performances at the Kennedy Center and the Neoclassical DAR Constitution Hall have captivated D.C.’s cinephiles, proving the city’s enduring love for film music tributes.
I like to write film music that stands on its own. — Ryuichi Sakamoto
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
Dramatic Effect
Music too can bring drama to a movie and that can be achieved through a number of techniques. It can be done through the use of a crescendo to emulate an increased tension, a musical pause on a loud note, or a sudden change in texture and dynamics.
Sense of time/place
Visual cues can help the audience get a sense of when and where the plot takes place. Similarly, the music matches the image on the screen and adds another layer of understanding. For example, if a character decides to go on an impromptu journey, the music played is often a song from the country they’re going to. If they were to visit the Bahamas, you might hear goombay or Pan-Caribbean reggae, and so on.
A Fun Film Score Fact
The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album is the best-selling soundtrack album of all time. It received a lot of praise for the production and certainly, for Whitney Houston’s insane delivery. She provided the vocals for the album and also starred in the film. The Bodyguard is also the best-selling album by a woman in music history and the best-selling album of the decade.