What would your favourite film be without the stunning soundtrack that accompanies it? A film’s score can stir emotions, intensify feelings and elevate a movie’s storyline to new heights. Music has been used in films for a long time. Even when movies were silent, live musicians were sometimes employed to help tell the story in the theatre. Whether you’re a fan of horror or an anime enthusiast, it’s impossible to overstate the role of soundtracks on the silver screen.
The Candlelight series pays tribute to all music genres, including film scores and soundtracks. Discover upcoming concerts here.
Character emotion
As humans, we rely on empathy, sympathy and a general understanding of each other’s emotions to bond us. If you don’t feel anything for a character on screen then the character is simply there to move the plot forward and where’s the fun in that? We can’t use all of our senses to evaluate emotion on screen, only sight and sound. This is why it’s so important that soundtracks convey emotions just as much as the visuals do, or maybe even more.
Sense of time and place
In genres like dystopian sci-fi, drama, horror, and fantasy, unsettling music often highlights dark differences. Such settings are not meant to feel familiar or comfortable. Picture a cheerful scene underscored by a frantic, eerie violin melody. This dissonance evokes a sense of unease and anticipation. Soundtracks can transport audiences to realities far removed from our own and leave us wondering about these alternative universes.
A Fun Film Score Fact
‘Stayin’ Alive’ by the Bee Gees was a big hit in the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. However, the beat also makes it the perfect song to sing in your head when you’re giving CPR. It’s incredible to think that this funky song has probably actually saved countless lives!
Whether you’re a fan of thrilling action films, beloved anime series, or iconic animated classics, Candlelight is bringing the most spellbinding film soundtracks to life at this series of magical concerts in Amsterdam. Bring your friends, family, or that special someone to enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with remarkable live music performances and the enchanting glow of candlelight.