Cover Photo by Pascal Bernard This post was brought to you by Robin Hall, the author of Behind the Score. Discover the Harmony Secrets of Modern Film and Video Games. Master the art of film music composition with everything you need to know about creating impactful scores. Complete Collection Study Pack is currently on sale … Read more
Cover Photo by Manuel Nägeli Written by Robin Hall, coauthor of the book (and online course) Behind the Score. 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. Master the art of film music composition with everything you need … Read more
Film music plays a crucial role in shaping a movie’s emotional and narrative landscape. One of the most powerful tools composers use to achieve this is the “leitmotif”—a recurring musical theme associated with a particular character, location, or idea. The use of leitmotifs can elevate a film’s storytelling by creating emotional resonance, foreshadowing events, or … Read more
Cover Photo by Marius Masal 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. Complete Collection Study Pack is currently on sale for 67% off: The art of film composition is a delicate dance between image and sound, where … Read more
Cover Photo by Mateusz Wacła The silver screen flickers, drawing us into a world woven from light and shadow. Images dance, words paint narratives, but there’s another thread, often subtle, weaving its way through the tapestry – the music. And sometimes, within that rich sonic landscape, the composer weaves in whispers, secret codes to the … Read more
cover Photo by De’Andre Bush 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. – Due to copyright issues, all audio and scores displayed on this page are alternative versions or recreations of the original content. Odd time signatures Besides the commonly used time … Read more
Film scoring is the art of creating original music to accompany a film. The score can be used to enhance the dramatic narrative, create atmosphere, and evoke emotions in the audience. There are many different terms used in film scoring, and it can be helpful to have a basic understanding of these terms before you … Read more
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. Exploring Rhythm in John Williams’ Music (Pt.2 – Accent Displacement) Continuing from Part 1 of the series, we will explore additional intriguing rhythmic techniques showcased in the music of John … Read more
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. Exploring rhythm in John Williams’ music (pt.1 – Switching time signatures) Throughout this website, we have primarily focused on discussing harmonic concepts in music composition. While a solid understanding of … Read more
Cover Photo by B Mat Angelo The above is an example of a ‘Defeat Theme’ included in the Practical Application of Genre & Styles course. Consider it as a brief musical bumper, something that you might hear when failing a mission in a retro-style video game. The tuba begins with a melodic figure that tumbles … Read more
