The allure of a great movie soundtrack lies in its ability to become an integral part of the film’s legacy. It can create an immersive experience that transports us to specific moments in a scene or evoke emotions that are tied to the story. A memorable theme or melody can become synonymous with the characters and the story they inhabit, etching its way into popular culture. These scores are sometimes as iconic as the movie they accompany, and tribute concerts celebrating famous soundtracks are now more popular than ever before.
“I think it’s great to see that there is such a connection to film music and the way people react or connect to a character or scene.” – Ramin Djawadi
The Candlelight series pays tribute to all music genres, including film scores and soundtracks. Discover upcoming concerts here.
Sense of Time and Place
If nothing else, music plays a crucial role in setting the scene for a movie. For instance, set in the 1860s, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is a spaghetti Western film that incorporates whistling, yodeling and gunfire in its soundtrack. Esteemed Italian composer Ennio Morricone scored the movie and included these sounds to evoke images of the American Southwest, including dry, desert landscapes, old, wooden taverns and cowboy shootouts.
Mood and Atmosphere
No matter a film’s genre, music in a movie can elevate almost any scene. What’s funny becomes even more hilarious when a cheery tune pokes fun at a comedy’s protagonist, and what’s scary feels even more terrifying when menacing melodies begin to sound. Take “Tubular Bells” from The Exorcist for example. As soon as we hear the sinister score, an eerie atmosphere is created and we instantly find ourselves on the edge of our seats.
A Fun Film Score Fact
Released in 1997 as the theme for Titanic, Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” topped the charts in over 25 countries and won an Oscar, Golden Globe and four Grammys.
Immerse yourself in an evening of enchanting music celebrating your favorite soundtracks and anime themes. Candlelight is paying tribute to brilliant contemporary composers who have scored the soundtracks to our lives.
Whether you want to disconnect for an hour or so or share this special evening with a loved one, you are guaranteed to be dazzled by these iconic scores inside incredible L.A. venues, including the Historic Women’s Club and Old Town Music Hall.