Music in film often stays with us long after the end credits roll. Songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “I Will Always Love You” have touched the hearts of audiences around the world, becoming mega international hits in their own right. Not only do songs like these elevate scenes and capture a character’s emotions, but they’re also a crucial part of a movie’s overall success.
As these soundtracks continue to strike a chord with both movie buffs and music lovers alike, so too do the upcoming Candlelight tribute concerts in New Orleans that are dedicated to music in film. Whether it’s hearing Joe Hisaishi’s nostalgic scores in an intimate setting or enjoying an evening of Bridgerton’s contemporary hits with a classical twist, these melodies bring us back to our favorite on-screen moments.
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Where to see live film score concerts in New Orleans
New Orleans is known for its unique live music venues, from Tipitina’s to Saenger Theatre. But if you’re looking for charming and historic venues that pay homage to famous movie soundtracks, you can head to The Sazerac House and The Orpheum Theater to relish in familiar tunes by candlelight. The popular series recreates beloved film, anime and video games themes in a breathtaking setting, making it a popular evening plan for both movie buffs and music lovers alike.
“The music’s job is to get the audience so involved that they forget how the movie turns out.” – James Horner
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
Character Emotion
By adding songs to a movie, a director can convey the innermost feelings of the characters on screen. When Lady Gaga’s character takes to the stage after her lover’s death in A Star Is Born, she sings “I’ll Never Love Again”, a heart-breaking tribute to her late partner. In the song, the character shares her fears about never finding love again and her belting vocals reflect the pain and resentment she feels in the moment.
Sense of Time and Place
Movies offer all of us a bit of much-needed escapism, whether its to fictional worlds or other periods in history. When music was added to movies back in the early 20th century, it suddenly became easier than ever to transport audiences to different times and places as they immersed themselves in the magic of the movies. Nowadays, for example, period films set in the late 1800s often feature compositions by famous composers of that era, including Tchaikovsky and Chopin, to help set the scene.
A Fun Film Score Fact
John Williams originally composed Jaws’ two-note tune as a joke, but director Steven Spielberg loved the menacing sounds and insisted on using them throughout the movie. Using a simple alternating pattern between two notes, E and F, it mirrors the predatory nature of the shark.