History of Film Music
When was film music developed?
Who created the first successful movie?
The Warner Brothers
When was the golden age of Hollywood?
late 1920s to early 1960s
What happened to the world of film after the golden age of Hollywood?
It underwent a transformation
Who wrote the score for Star Wars?
John Williams
What were the first movies called?
silent films
What was the first talkie movie called?
The Jazz Singer
What are the three things the new era of filmmaking focused on?
storytelling, visual spectacle, and artistic expression
What elements did composers start to incorporate into their music?
jazz, rock, electronic, and world music
Modern film scores play a vital role in the success of what?
the emotional resonance of blockbusters and iconic film series
Why were silent films called silent films? (what did they not have, what did the actors do, etc.)
There were no soundtracks and the actors mouthed the words.
Who starred in the first successful movie in 1927?
Al Johnson
The golden age of Hollywood saw the emergence of what kind of system?
the studio system
What were three iconic films during the post golden era?
"The Magnificent Seven"
"West Side Story"
"2001: Space Odyssey"
The groundbreaking score for Star Wars demonstrated what?
The potential for music to shape and define entire film franchises
What replaced pianists when the theatres became bigger?
large organs and sometimes a small orchestra
When theatre musicians were no longer needed and new technology was formed, what new job was created?
the film composer
As a result of all these changes, film scores became more _____________.
intricate
What is a foley sound effect?
Why did movie houses (theatres) employ pianists?
To play music during the film and hide the sound of the projector.
What was the job of a film composer?
to produce music for the stars to sing and dance to, as well as create background music to suit the action on screen
What were three iconic films of this time?
"It's a Wonderful Life"
"Going My Way"
"The Wizard of Oz"
Who creates foley sound effects?
foley artists