How Hollywood Selects Music For Film
This is a portion of a panel from the Music In Film Summit 2010. Obviously this case study example, Despicable Me, is out of the budget range of almost all independent filmmakers, but it does give an idea of all the behind the scenes things that are necessary to select and create music for a film.
Unfortunately, we don’t see the shot with and without the music, but listening to the discussion gives a broad overview of how composers and music supervisors approach storytelling aspect. I always think of scoring film as sort of like taking a big gigantic AUDIO HIGHLIGHTER through the script which I use in multiple colors to draw attention and manipulate the emotions of the audience.
This is mostly about the relationship aspect of making a film work with building a good creative team which includes Director, Producer, Composer and Music Supervisor.
How To Manipulate Your Audience With Music – Score a Movie or Film!
This is one of the best examples of how music can be used to change the complete intention of the storyline in your film or video.
Pretty hysterical how over the top their musical choices are.
They also have a pretty clever sponsorship product placement.
Video Sample from An Instant Filmmaking Tool – Stupeflix
We wanted to see what we could whip up with a few photos and videos and some tracks from our catalog using the very cool video creation site called Stupeflix. This is a short little film about the fruit called Ochuvas from Colombia, South America. You get to see a little of where they grow, the fruit and how to enjoy them with some aguardiente. Salud! Oh and check out the music which you can download and use in your project right now.
I must say this is an awesome video creation tool. Using just a few still photos, 2 short video clips all shot on point and shoot cameras and then the map creation and text to speech capabilities of Stupeflix, I’m pretty impressed. It did take a little longer as I think the server went down over the weekend and I had to wait to finish. Tell me what you think below.
Music for A Book Trailer, Suspense Novels
Have you written a suspense filled thriller? A novel that begs for attention? You need a commercial – even just a web video? Every film has a trailer and nowadays every book needs a trailer too. Good luck trying to get your publisher to pay for and create one. But, lucky for you, we have tons of great music for you to choose from to make your simple homemade video or even a powerpoint presentation into a thrilling trailer for your bestseller.
If these aren’t enough, you can check out a collection of Suspense Music.
|
Vampires
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
This is a dark, spooky cinematic track with a haunting feel and vibe. Starts with a drone sound. Scary Demonic Harmonies that will fit best for the horror and suspense shamanic vampire themed film like Twilight.
|
|
Underworld series Dramatic cue 32
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
This tension cue is perfect for documentaries or reality TV. A suspenseful groove from the drums and bass drive this track. Mixed percussion and synths keep the track moving. This track is ominous and dark and works well for elimination or even a darker corporate sound.
|
|
Underworld series Dramatic cue 23
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
This tension cue is perfect for documentaries or reality TV. A suspenseful groove from the drums and bass drive this track. Mixed percussion and synths keep the track moving. This track is ominous and dark and works well for elimination or even a darker corporate sound.
|
|
Playing Detective
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
This sneaky and lightly comedic soundtrack has sudden mood changes shifting back and forth from mysterious suspense to playful curiosity. Well suited for humorous cross cutting scenes, cartoons, animation, kids programs, whodunit capers, and more.
|
|
Nightmare Collage
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
An eerie and disturbing, surreal soundscape that transitions from a chaotic, distressing sonic bad dream into a feeling of relief and resolution. Good for scenes depicting nightmares, flashbacks, fear, confusion, horror, insanity, paranoia and more.
|
|
Crime Scene Aftermath 1 Full
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
CSI inspired dark and foreboding orchestral soundtrack full of mystery and suspense. Brooding ominous low strings, sinister swelling brass, and eerie high solitary piano figures create an uneasy mood of uncertainty.
|
|
Cat and Mouse Game 5 Suspense
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
After a dark, mysterious beginning, the music builds up to an intense and suspenseful section with brass, electric guitar, bass and drums.
|
|
Ancient Wonder
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
Dark, tense and slightly spooky underscore of synth pads, strings and a long drone. Useful for many cinematic experiences including suspenseful, X-files type science edge and even ancient Egypt period pieces or Indiana Jones archeological digs.
|
|
Against the Clock 3 60 Sec
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
Time is running out and the pressure is on to get it done in this electrifying soundtrack that is full of adrenaline and energy. Driving strings, swelling brass, drums, percussion and SFX create a building rush of extreme urgency.
|
|
Adventure Trek 2 Alt
|
Download Music Preview File|Terms of Use
Reality TV inspired underscore with lots of exciting sonic twists and turns. Tribal vocal chants, indigenous drums and other exotic colors combined with traditional orchestral sounds create an intense underpinning full of urgency and suspense.
|
|
7 Patriotic, Anthemic Royalty Free Music Soundtracks
Music that stirs the hearts and minds of men (and women!). These tracks are all legally pre-cleared so you can use them right away in your project. Listen and download the free preview to try it out with your client before you buy, then come back and purchase the exact track for the exact usage you need.
These are just a few of our Patriotic selections. Make sure you check out the whole collection.
The Gift -perfect for a graduation moment or a regal celebration.
Inside Our Hearts - This ones is more contemporary radio pop feel. Feels like a stadium with lighters aloft.
Roses – Sweeping, grandiose, cinematic and driving.
Mission of Honor - Serious, solemn, heroic, stoic. Sounds like Gladiator.
Boldly Forward - Driving, positive, orchestral
The Prez - warm, acoustic, positive Americana
Olympic Opening - regal, motivational, grand, moving – this piece was featured at the Beijing Olympics.
Music To Celebrate A Life, A Tribute Video
Bob Miller 1926-2010 from rohnjaymiller on Vimeo.
A very moving and beautiful tribute video to father from son.This features some of our music, “Along The Mississippi” by our composer Mike Stidolph.
You can find this track and others in Mike’s fabulous catalog of Acoustic and Americana music.
Lovely and full of love.