Before digital music, cinemagoers watched the latest film and later ran out to buy the movie soundtrack on vinyl. Having this meant you possessed a cultural statement, something that belonged to the day, that moment in time, and cinema. Although they can be heard on music apps, many music lovers now choose to attend a live music performance showcasing the function of music in film.
This season, Candlelight concerts in Perth are celebrating the beauty of movie music live with a series of enchanting tributes. Joe Hisaishi scores for Studio Ghibli, soundtracks for Bridgerton and more shine at these concerts, as classically-trained musicians perform under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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All upcoming Candlelight soundtrack tribute concerts
Where to see live film score concerts in Perth
Candlelight’s tributes to famous movie soundtracks shine inside some of the city’s most gorgeous venues, from Wesley Church to Perth Town Hall. Movie buffs and music lovers can also catch a film score tribute guided by the likes of West Australian Symphony Orchestra inside Perth Concert Hall.
“A great melody can transport you to another world”. – Henry Mancini
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
Any actor worth their salt can shed an emotional tear, pull a face that speaks volumes, and offer a wicked grimace full of vengeance. However, the addition of music can enhance the characters’ emotions. It tells us things without having to hear them from the protagonist’s lips. Thanks to John Williams, we even know when Bruce the shark is enraged.
To be fully immersed in the time and place in which a TV show or film is set, relying on the music to guide you is easy. When it comes to genres, for example, the use of stylistic elements typically identifiable in anime or sci-fi music will transport viewers to that world. Country songs leave you in a sleepy southern part of the US, and an electronic hit will jolt you into a more modern reality.
A Fun Film Score Fact
Paul Simon’s namedropping in “Mrs. Robinson” (from The Graduate) didn’t go unnoticed as Joe DiMaggio himself approached Paul Simon in a restaurant and asked why he is mentioned in the song. Simon told him it was a comment on the lack of true American heroes.