Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The Science Behind Science Fiction Music
By Essie Osborn
There is a science to creating great science fiction sound. There are even classes, degrees, schools and tutorials in which one can study this incredible genre and learn the art of applying science fiction music to various productions. There are a great number of past and present films, plays and television shows which use different sounds within the genre.
Classes, schools and tutorials offer coursework in creating different types of sound which is best suited each type of science fiction production. While some offer robotic sound design, others offer programming which can be used as part of a soundtrack. Others provide musical training on various instruments.
Earlier examples of orchestral work would be "Star Wars." Whether science fiction movie, play or television show, most include various artists and songs. Generally, each of these add key elements with regards to communicating fear, mysticism and suspense to viewers.
While there are differences, it is not whether a soundtrack is live or recorded that makes the biggest difference when it comes to success. Rather, it is that the soundtrack provide a backdrop which the audience enjoys and that creates the right emotional reaction. A good soundtrack provides this realty by including a number of highs and lows. These highs and lows often create a response which equates the the fantasy, mysticism and suspense found in the entire spectrum referred to as science fiction.
Soundtracks need also provide dramatic highs and lows. If vocals are included, each song should simply accompany the action without telling a separate story. This is because if a the music has a story of its own, the audience can often get lost in the music and lose sight of the main story. As has been shown over time, with the right soundtrack, many science fiction movies and television shows have known great success.
Experience and recognition with relation to any musical artists performing on the soundtrack is also another important aspect to consider. So, when using various musical artists, it is often good to use recognizable artists and well known songs. This is because these music professionals and familiar song titles often have the ability to draw individuals to a theater almost as much as the movie description, actors, directors and producers.
When soundtracks for films, plays or television are related to stories for children, it is important to use material which is short, sweet and age appropriate. Children often have a much shorter attention span than adults so creating soundtracks which animated characters can dance and move it is often advised. Still, even with animation, it is good to maintain a balance of high and low points when it comes to the soundtrack as children often connect with the music as much as the story.
The most important aspects are that the music is in alignment with the story, plot and characters. When it comes to Science Fiction, often it is good to use both sound effects and music for more dramatic experience. Otherwise, the audience may have difficult connecting with the film, play or television show. Whereas, when music provides a great backdrop, audiences often find the soundtrack to be a magical part of the entire experience.
Classes, schools and tutorials offer coursework in creating different types of sound which is best suited each type of science fiction production. While some offer robotic sound design, others offer programming which can be used as part of a soundtrack. Others provide musical training on various instruments.
Earlier examples of orchestral work would be "Star Wars." Whether science fiction movie, play or television show, most include various artists and songs. Generally, each of these add key elements with regards to communicating fear, mysticism and suspense to viewers.
While there are differences, it is not whether a soundtrack is live or recorded that makes the biggest difference when it comes to success. Rather, it is that the soundtrack provide a backdrop which the audience enjoys and that creates the right emotional reaction. A good soundtrack provides this realty by including a number of highs and lows. These highs and lows often create a response which equates the the fantasy, mysticism and suspense found in the entire spectrum referred to as science fiction.
Soundtracks need also provide dramatic highs and lows. If vocals are included, each song should simply accompany the action without telling a separate story. This is because if a the music has a story of its own, the audience can often get lost in the music and lose sight of the main story. As has been shown over time, with the right soundtrack, many science fiction movies and television shows have known great success.
Experience and recognition with relation to any musical artists performing on the soundtrack is also another important aspect to consider. So, when using various musical artists, it is often good to use recognizable artists and well known songs. This is because these music professionals and familiar song titles often have the ability to draw individuals to a theater almost as much as the movie description, actors, directors and producers.
When soundtracks for films, plays or television are related to stories for children, it is important to use material which is short, sweet and age appropriate. Children often have a much shorter attention span than adults so creating soundtracks which animated characters can dance and move it is often advised. Still, even with animation, it is good to maintain a balance of high and low points when it comes to the soundtrack as children often connect with the music as much as the story.
The most important aspects are that the music is in alignment with the story, plot and characters. When it comes to Science Fiction, often it is good to use both sound effects and music for more dramatic experience. Otherwise, the audience may have difficult connecting with the film, play or television show. Whereas, when music provides a great backdrop, audiences often find the soundtrack to be a magical part of the entire experience.
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