Some movie soundtracks and scores stay with you for years to come and others might just be an emotional helping hand for the typical length of about 120 minutes. Whether it’s the timeless melody from Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, one of the most famous soundtracks of all time, or a cheesy track in a rom-com, the kind of film music that plays for and with what’s happening on the screen can be key to understanding the characters’ emotions and getting lost in the fictional world.
It’s also about being able to feel nostalgic years after whenever you hear a certain song. And an evening of dramatic nostalgia is made possible as Candlelight film music tributes in Atlanta feature music from films such as anime favorites that include pieces by Joe Hisaishi, series such as The Best of Bridgerton, certain directors, and more are here to inspire cinephiles.
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Featured soundtrack tribute concert
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
Candlelight is bringing an exciting tribute that puts a twist on some of Joe Hisaishi’s greatest melodies. Go on an anime journey while listening to renditions of music from Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Spirited Away, and more. Revisit your favorite on-screen characters, and celebrate a true master in the glow of candlelight.
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Where to see live film score concerts in Atlanta
Candlelight in Atlanta invites you to find the soundtrack to your next evening out at a candlelit performance inside a spectacular venue. These soundtrack concerts take on a wide range of genres and expose audiences to the beauty of music in cinema at spaces such as The Wimbish House, Magnolia Hall, and The Chapel on Sycamore.
Listen to hauntingly beautiful melodies, thrilling notes, intentionally terrifying tunes, and more. The historic Fox Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Hall at Woodruff Arts Center, and Variety Playhouse are among some of the other popular venues in Atlanta that have hosted concerts featuring the likes of orchestral film music.
You have to make an audience experience with the ears as well as their eyes. — James Horner
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
Rhythm and pacing
A film series like Fast and Furious calls for fast-paced music. Whereas, Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland needs minimalist piano music. Gentle, fast, lively, or suspenseful, music has the ability to drive the story forward or slow it down. Admire scenery in South Dakota at the same pace as Frances McDormand or catch the bad guy during speedy transitions.
Character emotion
Music allows audiences to feel what the character feels and heightens the experience of these emotions. An old man losing his wife and living out a pretty lonely existence, a family mourning their dog, or an ambitious actress realizing she didn’t get to spend her life with that jazz pianist—all of the emotional intensity on their faces is made more wistful, heartbreaking, and real thanks to moving music.
A Fun Film Score Fact
Alfred Hitchcock said, “33% of the effect of Psycho was due to the music.”