Film scores have evolved immensely since their inception, adapting to changes in filmmaking techniques and the audiences’ interests. They first started to gain recognition in the early 20th century during the silent film era, with Camille Saint-Säens composing the first original score for L’assasinat du duc de Guise in 1908. As sound was then synchronized and the film industry grew, so did the complexity of film scores and their role in the plot.
Nowadays, soundtracks and scores are considered an art form and are often celebrated through concerts and tributes all over the world. Whether it’s a comedy, sci-fi film, drama or anime, film music enhances the narrative and the mesmerizing Candlelight series is honoring iconic some of the most epic soundtracks that bring forth memorable scenes. From Joe Hisaishi’s uplifting melodies to music from Bridgerton and spy movies, there’s something for every movie buff and music lover.
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Featured Candlelight soundtrack concert
Candlelight: Best of Video Games
If you’re feeling nostalgic and want to relive your formative years, Candlelight has an epic tribute concert planned that celebrates the incredibly complex music of video games. The soundtracks play a huge role in the whole experience, as they accompany players as they discover new worlds, set the tone of the scene and induce tension and fear. Rediscover The Last of Us, Super Mario Bros, Halo, Pokemon Sun and Moon, and many many more, performed live by a talented string quartet.
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Where to see live film score concerts in Orlando
The captivating Candlelight concerts bring the magic of legendary films and TV series to life in a new and unexpected way. Immerse yourself in an evening of cinema and music at one of the city’s most gorgeous venues like The Abbey and The Azalea Lodge. But there are many other spaces that frequently host soundtrack concerts, including the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and House of Blues Orlando.
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
Mood and atmosphere
Sometimes filmmakers rely on the music to convey the general mood or how people in the scene are feeling. Whether it’s adrenaline-inducing or romantic, it guides the characters’ and therefore, the audience’s feelings too. For instance, when you first hear Bernard Herrmann’s score for the shower scene in Psycho, it perfectly depicts Janet Leigh’s utter terror, which consequently, leaves the audience waiting with bated breath for what’s to come.
Character and emotion
Another important function of music in film is character identification. Different themes associated with specific characters can help to develop their history, personalities and motivations. Oftentimes, heroes tend to have bright tone colors and triumphant music, whereas a villain might have lower pitches and a dark and foreboding sound. Star Wars is a great example that uses Darth Vader’s theme (“The Imperial March”) signaling a dark force or Luke’s triumphant theme in the end of George Lucas’ classic.
A fun film score fact
The famous “shower scene” music from the horror classic Psycho, known for its screeching strings, was composed by Bernard Herrmann. However, Hitchcock initially wanted the scene to have no music at all. Herrmann believed in his vision and wrote the music anyway and we’re definitely glad he did. That spine-chilling sound is one of the most memorable sounds in movie history.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.