So in my previous post, I said I wanted to make music and I used Kendrick Lamar as an example but that's not the most appropriate is it? I find that films like to keep things orchestral—grandiose, triumphant string ensembles and larger than life percussion.
But in my researching of film music, I've learned some other characteristics about it, beyond just how it sounds.
- Provides continuity
- Establishes tone
- Geosocial references
- Time Period references
So film music can tie in events together and allow the audience to understand what's happening easier—perfect because I'm thinking I want my film opening to be nonchronological or kind of similar to a montage. Obviously, establishing tone is an obvious one but the process of making the music itself is what's difficult, I know it's going to be hard to make inspiring music or somber music and as someone with pretty much no music background, I'm also looking into music production techniques and some of the masters at it (specifically film music).
As for geosocial and period references, music can reflect current trends in a way that only visuals can't or at least has to work harder for. For example, if you play a Led Zeppelin song over someone on a skateboard, you might get the impression you're in the 70s or 80s but for amateur filmmakers like me, evoking that same sense of nostalgia or antiqueness is difficult due to the lack of costumes and set design. Therefore, music can be an appropriate substitution.
- Choosing a key theme
- Storytelling
- Don't get too technical immediately
Finally, John Williams, Spielberg's partner-in-crime is famous for his lush symphonic style. Another composer who I admire a lot and was exposed to quite a bit growing up—those star wars movies were no joke.
Anyway, that's all for this post. Entering my producer phase! (I'm a true renaissance man)
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