What was once considered background music is now an integral part of the cinematic experience. Films with epic soundtracks bring stories to life and evoke emotions that cannot be created to the same depth by images and language alone. Film music has evolved into an art form in its own right, not only enhancing the atmosphere of a movie, but also being performed and celebrated separately.
Within the last few years, the art of film scoring and its respective composers have gained increasing attention and are rightly celebrated for their significant contributions to the film industry. This has led to an increasing number of tributes, including the Candlelight Concerts in Berlin. Here, the magic of iconic soundtracks is brought to life and tributes such as Best of Bridgerton on Strings or film music by Hans Zimmer are presented in a spectacular candlelit atmosphere.
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Where do film music concerts take place in Berlin?
The dreamlike candlelight concerts take place at unique venues in Berlin, including the impressive St. Paul the Apostle Church and the French Cathedral. Here, the full magic of film unfolds in a spectacular atmosphere and with outstanding acoustics. Tribute concerts for film music have also been held in the Admiralspalast and the Berlin Philharmonie in the past.
“Film music is the art of expressing emotions through sound.” – Ennio Morricone
How do soundtracks help with storytelling in films?
Film music creates and defines the atmosphere in a room. A scary soundtrack can intensify the movie scene and create an eerie mood for the audience, while happy, light music contributes to a cheerful atmosphere. The targeted selection and placement of music can therefore influence the emotional impact on the audience and, depending on the genre, create the right atmosphere to make the movie particularly successful.
Music also plays a central role in creating foreboding in films. Selected tones, sounds and melodies can be used to prepare the audience for an upcoming event. In horror films, for example, when a threat or a scary moment is approaching, the music builds tension and intensifies the scary factor. Film music therefore offers an excellent opportunity to give the audience a sense of foreboding and arouse interest without spoiling anything.
A fun fact from the world of film music
Ever wondered how the sounds of the TIE fighters in “Star Wars: A New Hope” were created? The answer is surprisingly simple and amusing! Sound designer Ben Burtt mixed the hum of an electric motor with the sound of an elephant’s call to create the unique, menacing sound that fans love. This evokes a mixture of nostalgia, anticipation and excitement.