Advanced Harmony Archives | Film Music Theory

Music of Oppenheimer – Ludwig Göransson

March 28, 2025 by FMT

Article by FMT / 5-minute read Master the art of film/video game music composition with everything you need to know about creating impactful scores. Complete Collection Study Pack (Enter 25FMT at the checkout for instant 25% off) Introduction: A Musical Portrait of Destruction and Brilliance Rarely has a soundtrack so effectively reflected the intense psychological … Read more

Polychords – Creating Suspense and Tension

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 by FMT

Photo by Marius Masalar This post was brought to you in collaboration with our partner site Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. Introduction and Polychord Our next section explores a few ways to create uncertainty and suspense in music. There are many quick-and-easy orchestration tricks, including high-string sustains, tremolos, timpani rolls, designed … Read more