(MAKING) MUSIC FOR CINEMA
A brief history of the soundtrack, from “silent” cinema to the present day.
A brief history of the soundtrack, from “silent” cinema to the present day.
Workshop led by Mario Mariani
Duration: 3 hours + Q&A
Duration: 3 hours + Q&A
An introductory and experiential workshop exploring the relationship between music and image, starting from the very beginning: a quick overview from the first thirty years of so-called “silent” cinema to modern times. From Pathé Marconi to Netflix.
How much remains today of the musical styles of early cinema, and of the clichés that make up a film’s soundtrack—which could be defined as a “supporting pillar” rather than just a backing track?
An event designed for film scholars, musicians, and lovers of the “seventh art” alike.
How much remains today of the musical styles of early cinema, and of the clichés that make up a film’s soundtrack—which could be defined as a “supporting pillar” rather than just a backing track?
An event designed for film scholars, musicians, and lovers of the “seventh art” alike.
Technical Requirements:
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- Video projector with screen and audio amplification
- Piano or 88-key weighted keyboard
WORKSHOP CONTENT:
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The screen and the soundtrack. Silent cinema. Historical overview.
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Musical form and structure.
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Finding the “right” music for the film. Common mistakes.
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Film genres and musical styles.
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Musical instruments, arrangement, and remix.
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From screenplay to distribution.
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The relationship between client and composer. Psychology and eclecticism.
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Soundtrack and post-production. Adapting music to new edits.
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Sound and image.
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Mood and its sonic world. Ethnographic characterization of music.
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Sound design for cinema.
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Virtual orchestra vs. real instruments.
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