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3 months agoThe Death of the Classic Film Score
Recent films are shifting from traditional orchestral scores to avant-garde, dissonant soundscapes that challenge viewers' expectations.
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1 month agoIs Hans Zimmer overrated as a movie composer?
Film composers evoke strong opinions, with personal associations influencing preferences.
High anticipation can lead to disappointment in cinema experiences, as illustrated by 'Rumours'.
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fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
3 months ago"Vaster than empires": Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's Queer score reviewed - The Wire
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's soundtrack for 'Queer' reflects themes of longing and emotional complexity, echoing Burroughs's exploration of love and memory.
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7 months agoThe Late Quincy Jones Reinvented Film Music, Defined 'Fusion,' and Did Something Extremely Rare at a Post-Screening Q&A
Quincy Jones, a pioneer in American music, died at 91, leaving behind a legacy of fusion in genres and a profound impact on popular culture.
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9 months agoSo Is Joker: Folie a Deux a Musical or Not?
Lady Gaga caused a stir at the Venice press conference when she stated that she doesn’t necessarily consider ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ to be a musical, despite its heavy use of music and singing throughout. She suggested that music in the film serves as an emotional expression when dialogue falls flat. This assertion left many puzzled, as it contradicts conventional definitions of musicals, particularly since promotional materials had strongly indicated that audiences were in for a musical experience.
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