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I love music, so see it to be of high importance in the atmosphere of a film. It can often be the very music that creates the bulk of emotion in certain films. It's what gives you that tingle in the spine, and it can make or break a film in some cases.
Lets look at 2001. Kubrick had a lot to do with the films impact, but even himself has been quoted in saying that the music has a lot to do with the effect.
Imagine the same film with a sountrack provided by the wombles. No offence to any life-long wombles fans.
But seriously, it's a very crucial thing.
Then theres Star Wars - can you imagine that film without the music? It's all part and parcel of what makes the films great.
Now we come onto horror movies. Have you ever watched one with the mute button on? Theres not normally much to make you jump unless the music is leading you through it. Yes the screams help too, but don't be fooled into thinking that the nasty man jumping out is all that made you jump.
Music is also important in the production and release of films as well. Advertising for instance can rely heavily on the music that the film is being marketted with. If everyone's favourite band is playing a track for the film, more people will go and see it, and more peoples attention will be grabbed by the advert.
Despite this importance, it is still the case that most people only notice a lack of music, and not its presence.
Another interesting area to think about is all those old TV shows like the A-Team and Magnum PI to name but two. The music of these programmes was half the reason why people liked watching them. The mixture of "whacka whacka" guitars and heavy riffs gave such shows an instant appeal and held audiences attention.
And this trend has carried on into recent films. Look at the remake of shaft - the song is what makes people remember the show. Snatch too - look for the early on scene where we are treated to "Cross the tracks (we better go back)" by Maceo & The Macks.
Sounds like garbage when you hear the title, but listen to it in the film and you'll see what an incredible effect it has on bringing life into the scene.
Any sort of film - Waynes world - Bohemium Rhapsody by Queen, and Fire by Jimi Hendrix.
Both make the film what it is.
Please feel free to make additions to the list of great songs to be found in films. I'm sure theres someone who loves "Steal My Sunshine" by LEN, and hence loves the film GO.
Lets look at 2001. Kubrick had a lot to do with the films impact, but even himself has been quoted in saying that the music has a lot to do with the effect.
Imagine the same film with a sountrack provided by the wombles. No offence to any life-long wombles fans.
But seriously, it's a very crucial thing.
Then theres Star Wars - can you imagine that film without the music? It's all part and parcel of what makes the films great.
Now we come onto horror movies. Have you ever watched one with the mute button on? Theres not normally much to make you jump unless the music is leading you through it. Yes the screams help too, but don't be fooled into thinking that the nasty man jumping out is all that made you jump.
Music is also important in the production and release of films as well. Advertising for instance can rely heavily on the music that the film is being marketted with. If everyone's favourite band is playing a track for the film, more people will go and see it, and more peoples attention will be grabbed by the advert.
Despite this importance, it is still the case that most people only notice a lack of music, and not its presence.
Another interesting area to think about is all those old TV shows like the A-Team and Magnum PI to name but two. The music of these programmes was half the reason why people liked watching them. The mixture of "whacka whacka" guitars and heavy riffs gave such shows an instant appeal and held audiences attention.
And this trend has carried on into recent films. Look at the remake of shaft - the song is what makes people remember the show. Snatch too - look for the early on scene where we are treated to "Cross the tracks (we better go back)" by Maceo & The Macks.
Sounds like garbage when you hear the title, but listen to it in the film and you'll see what an incredible effect it has on bringing life into the scene.
Any sort of film - Waynes world - Bohemium Rhapsody by Queen, and Fire by Jimi Hendrix.
Both make the film what it is.
Please feel free to make additions to the list of great songs to be found in films. I'm sure theres someone who loves "Steal My Sunshine" by LEN, and hence loves the film GO.
Exactly - Ive got the soundtrack to Halloween and it actually made me jump more than watching the film!!
I think music makes a film. I think horror films wouldn't even be scary wothout muisic. Its always that chillin music that gets u scared.
One film which i have seen recently is Gone In Sixty Seconds. The music in this is fantastic...
The Cult, painted on my heart is one of the best songs. Its is played as Nicholas Cage and Angolina Jolie are boosting another car!
The theme tune, which is bring Sally Up, by moby is a brilliiant catching tune.
With others from Gomez, Apollo 440, Ice Cube and Lowrider, this is a must see film, with fantasic music (and cars).
One film which i have seen recently is Gone In Sixty Seconds. The music in this is fantastic...
The Cult, painted on my heart is one of the best songs. Its is played as Nicholas Cage and Angolina Jolie are boosting another car!
The theme tune, which is bring Sally Up, by moby is a brilliiant catching tune.
With others from Gomez, Apollo 440, Ice Cube and Lowrider, this is a must see film, with fantasic music (and cars).
Reservoir Dogs wouldn't have been the film it was without music. Who could ever forget the scene when the ear gets chopped off, which in theory should have been viewed as evil, however it was viewed a quite comical due to the nice, bouncy, "happy" song being played while this act was being carried out.
"Stuck in the middle with you...."
"Stuck in the middle with you...."
On the subject of Kubrick, and use of music, then surely A Clockwork Orange has to get a mention!
The use of classical music in this film, as a soundtrack to violence was an act of genius!
Alex's love of classicl music, and inparticular Beethoven is an integral part of the plot, but it's quite amazing the effect that it has on you after seeing (hearing?) this film.
Classical music is used in loads of commercials of the television, but now, when I hear one of the pieces featured in ACO I associate it not with the product that the commercial is trying to sell, but with whatever is happening in the film at the point that we hear the music.
Being reminder of A Clockwork Orange isdefinitely a good thing!
The use of classical music in this film, as a soundtrack to violence was an act of genius!
Alex's love of classicl music, and inparticular Beethoven is an integral part of the plot, but it's quite amazing the effect that it has on you after seeing (hearing?) this film.
Classical music is used in loads of commercials of the television, but now, when I hear one of the pieces featured in ACO I associate it not with the product that the commercial is trying to sell, but with whatever is happening in the film at the point that we hear the music.
Being reminder of A Clockwork Orange isdefinitely a good thing!
I love music, so see it to be of high importance in the atmosphere of a film. It can often be the very music that creates the bulk of emotion in certain films. It's what gives you that tingle in the spine, and it can make or break a film in some cases.
Lets look at 2001. Kubrick had a lot to do with the films impact, but even himself has been quoted in saying that the music has a lot to do with the effect.
Imagine the same film with a sountrack provided by the wombles. No offence to any life-long wombles fans.
But seriously, it's a very crucial thing.
Then theres Star Wars - can you imagine that film without the music? It's all part and parcel of what makes the films great.
Now we come onto horror movies. Have you ever watched one with the mute button on? Theres not normally much to make you jump unless the music is leading you through it. Yes the screams help too, but don't be fooled into thinking that the nasty man jumping out is all that made you jump.
Music is also important in the production and release of films as well. Advertising for instance can rely heavily on the music that the film is being marketted with. If everyone's favourite band is playing a track for the film, more people will go and see it, and more peoples attention will be grabbed by the advert.
Despite this importance, it is still the case that most people only notice a lack of music, and not its presence.
Another interesting area to think about is all those old TV shows like the A-Team and Magnum PI to name but two. The music of these programmes was half the reason why people liked watching them. The mixture of "whacka whacka" guitars and heavy riffs gave such shows an instant appeal and held audiences attention.
And this trend has carried on into recent films. Look at the remake of shaft - the song is what makes people remember the show. Snatch too - look for the early on scene where we are treated to "Cross the tracks (we better go back)" by Maceo & The Macks.
Sounds like garbage when you hear the title, but listen to it in the film and you'll see what an incredible effect it has on bringing life into the scene.
Any sort of film - Waynes world - Bohemium Rhapsody by Queen, and Fire by Jimi Hendrix.
Both make the film what it is.
Please feel free to make additions to the list of great songs to be found in films. I'm sure theres someone who loves "Steal My Sunshine" by LEN, and hence loves the film GO.
Lets look at 2001. Kubrick had a lot to do with the films impact, but even himself has been quoted in saying that the music has a lot to do with the effect.
Imagine the same film with a sountrack provided by the wombles. No offence to any life-long wombles fans.
But seriously, it's a very crucial thing.
Then theres Star Wars - can you imagine that film without the music? It's all part and parcel of what makes the films great.
Now we come onto horror movies. Have you ever watched one with the mute button on? Theres not normally much to make you jump unless the music is leading you through it. Yes the screams help too, but don't be fooled into thinking that the nasty man jumping out is all that made you jump.
Music is also important in the production and release of films as well. Advertising for instance can rely heavily on the music that the film is being marketted with. If everyone's favourite band is playing a track for the film, more people will go and see it, and more peoples attention will be grabbed by the advert.
Despite this importance, it is still the case that most people only notice a lack of music, and not its presence.
Another interesting area to think about is all those old TV shows like the A-Team and Magnum PI to name but two. The music of these programmes was half the reason why people liked watching them. The mixture of "whacka whacka" guitars and heavy riffs gave such shows an instant appeal and held audiences attention.
And this trend has carried on into recent films. Look at the remake of shaft - the song is what makes people remember the show. Snatch too - look for the early on scene where we are treated to "Cross the tracks (we better go back)" by Maceo & The Macks.
Sounds like garbage when you hear the title, but listen to it in the film and you'll see what an incredible effect it has on bringing life into the scene.
Any sort of film - Waynes world - Bohemium Rhapsody by Queen, and Fire by Jimi Hendrix.
Both make the film what it is.
Please feel free to make additions to the list of great songs to be found in films. I'm sure theres someone who loves "Steal My Sunshine" by LEN, and hence loves the film GO.