Filmmakers and composers carefully select the melodies that will not only accompany the movie, but also influence the atmosphere of their work and enhance the viewer’s emotional engagement with the plot. Film music has grown a lot since its humble beginnings in the early 1910s and is rightfully considered an art form. For this reason, live music tributes to popular scores and soundtracks are becoming more popular every day.
And why shouldn’t they be? Film music elevates the whole movie experience. It makes us audiences go on a roller-coaster of emotions and it can make us fall in love with or even despise characters. What’s more, whenever you go to a soundtrack tribute, like a Candlelight concert in Calgary featuring magical movie soundtracks or the best of Bridgerton, you get to relive all these feelings and emotions one more time and travel back to iconic scenes that have changed the film industry for the better.
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Featured soundtrack tribute concert
Candlelight Spring: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Fans of anime absolutely need to check out this Candlelight concert that will take them on a magical journey to the heart of Joe Hisaishi’s compositions. Hisaishi’s works have graced iconic animated films such as Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke. You can hear enchanting melodies from these cinematic masterpieces, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight amid a flowery scene at The Lantern Community Church performed by an incredible string quartet.
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Where to see live film score concerts in Calgary
If you’re looking for a captivating recreation of iconic soundtracks, Candlelight explores the emotional depth and complexity of film music, composed by notable artists and musicians. All of the drama and cinematic beauty of films, TV shows, and anime is frequently recreated at unique venues across Calgary, including The Hangar Flight Museum and The Lantern Community Church.
I’m not afraid of being thought of as someone who is associated with film music. Why not? If it’s a good song, what does it matter? — Bryan Adams
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
Mood and atmosphere
Music in film is incredibly important when it comes to setting the tone. A suspenseful score can create an eerie atmosphere, whereas a light and joyful soundtrack can set a playful and jovial mood, adding to the overall narrative. Particularly when the filmmakers only use visual and audio cues, film music can provide an emotional subtext without the need for dialogue. For instance, a melancholic and sad song can create an emotional undercurrent of despair and helplessness.
Character emotions
Oftentimes, film scores and soundtracks take audiences on an auditory and emotional journey of the characters themselves. They help to give audiences a richer understanding of who the protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters are and even what their role is in the movie. In turn, viewers can connect more deeply with the characters and their journeys.
A Fun Film Score Fact
Most of the silent films at the beginning of the 20th century originally had live orchestras perform their scores during screenings, almost like a live music show, because recorded soundtracks only became popular in the late 1920s. Their use first gained traction to cover the noisy projectors during film screenings.