
Almost every iconic film has a score that’s just as iconic, if not more. The Wizard of Oz, Titanic, Purple Rain and The Bodyguard are some examples of movies where the accompanying music has taken on a life of its own. Unsurprisingly, film soundtrack concerts that pay homage to these scores have become super popular over the years, as they manage to evoke the same emotions we feel when we’re watching our favorite movie on the big screen.
This season, you can hear some of the best music in film live at the enchanting Candlelight concerts in Houston. From spine-chilling horror movie soundtracks to uplifting Studio Ghibli scores and the upbeat tracks from Bridgerton, classically-trained musicians give their take on famous series and movie soundtracks. Topped with the twinkling lights of thousands of candles, these tributes make for a unique evening out.
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Coming to Houston’s greatest venues, including the Lone Star Flight Museum and Resurrection MCC, you can get transported to fantastical lands through the magic of film music at the upcoming Candlelight concerts.
Along with the notable Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, these spaces have welcomed performances of iconic scores by legends like Danny Elfman and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Whether you want to escape reality for an hour or so, or share this special evening with a friend, you are guaranteed to be dazzled by these incredible renditions of your favorite movie and TV scores.
“A film composer needs to understand that this is not music for its own sake, but it is music for a collaborative art.” – Alan Silvestri
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
Sense of Time and Place
A movie’s music has the power to transport us to different time periods while we sit in our seats with our popcorn in hand. When we watch films like Pride & Prejudice, the music we hear is inspired by pieces by the likes of Beethoven and other famous composers from the early 1800s, which instantly places us in the same era.
Foreshadowing
When we think of foreshadowing in film, one of the best examples is Jaws. As soon as we hear those two menacing sounds, we know instantly that danger is on fast approach. It’s the perfect way to create tension without the need for dialogue, and the notes have become synonymous with the entire movie franchise.
A Fun Film Score Fact
In 1940, The Wizard of Oz was the first movie to win for both best song and original score at the Oscars. Harold Arlen’s “Over the Rainbow” that was sung by Judy Garland became an anthem during World War II. Additionally, nowadays it continues to resonate with new audiences and young listeners due to its message of hope and theme of escapism.