film and computer gameing music Flashcards
what is music in films used for
music is used in films for 4 reason to create atmosphere or mood : to describe action and events: describing a character and locating the fiolm within a time or place.
instrumentation
many films use large orchestras with much use of an the differnant famillies depending on the effect a time required.
a leitmotif
a leitmotif is a tune that returns throughout the fiolm represting a character , objectbor idea/mood . for example in rocky.jaws ,harrypotter and stars wars.
film composer techinques
they may use ostinato patternes reapted rhythms or melodic ideas. sustained notes can crate suspense and minor or distant chords can make the audience feel uneasy particularly if thses don’t reslopve.the use of silence can also create suspense.
who is jhon willams
john willams is one of the most succesful film composers.williams often uses the rising interval of a 5th in bhis heroic themes indiana jones, star wars.in harry potter he use celesta to create the sound of the magical wands.
who is hans zhmers
hans zimars film scores include those for the lion king ,the pirates of the carribean ,gladiator and the dark night trilogy. he blends styles into a musical fusion of classical, pop and world music.he creates very simple themes .
comptuer game music
comptuer game music has become more as game themeselves have developed. the music has become more like film music using not only sythesised sounds but orchestral and choradal elements.
what is vidoe game music called?
vidoe game music is the soundtrack that accompies vidoe games. the limitations inspired the stle of music known as chiptunes, which combines simple melodic styles with complex patterns or tradional music styles. and become the most popular sound of the first vidoe games.
