We all associate a song with a movie or TV show, whether it’s the theme song or a popular hit appearing in the production. Take Dirty Dancing for example. It’s almost impossible to hear “(I’ve Had the) Time of My Life” without thinking of that iconic dance scene. Nowadays, these famous soundtracks are being celebrated more and more thanks to a host of tribute concerts taking place in cities including Detroit. Musicians work their magic on film scores that transport us right back to our favorite on-screen moments as soon as we hear them.
Adding music to a film is a sure-fire way to help audiences connect with the movie. It allows them to empathize with the characters and transports them to the fictional worlds that are being created on screen. And now, audiences can revisit these worlds and feel all the feels of watching their favorite movie for the first time by attending live Candlelight soundtracks concerts in Detroit. Programs range from the Best of Bridgerton on Strings to the Best of Joe Hisaishi.
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All upcoming Candlelight soundtrack tribute concerts
Where to see live film score concerts in Detroit
Experience a multi-sensory performance inspired by spectacular productions inside some of Detroit’s most remarkable venues. Taking place at Christ Church Detroit, the Detroit Masonic Temple, Redford Theatre, and other venues in the city, these Candlelight film score tributes offer more than just seeing movie soundtracks performed live.
Detroit Opera House, the Fox Theatre, and the Fillmore Detroit are among several iconic venues that have also hosted performances that feature film scores, classical music, and other special concerts.
Beautiful film music can be made relevant to any period. – A. R. Rahman
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
Mood and Atmosphere
With great movie soundtracks, film directors can instantly set the scene and create a certain type of atmosphere. To build tension in The Shining, director Stanley Kubrick uses discordant strings that get louder when mysterious figures walk down the hotel’s halls. These eerie sounds give the impression that the characters are not to be trusted, which helps create an uneasy, tense feeling among spectators.
Sense of Time and Place
Set in early 18th-century Great Britain, The Favourite tells the story of royal cousins Sarah and Abigail as they compete to be Queen Anne’s favorite. Of course, the costumes and set design help set the movie’s sense of time and place, but it’s the score that completely transports audiences to the early 1700s. Baroque music composed by the likes of Purcell, Vivaldi, and Bach accompanies some of the film’s most memorable scenes, including Emma Stone falling into mud as well as a grand dance sequence.
A Fun Film Score Fact
Selling over 45 million copies worldwide, The Bodyguard is the most successful movie soundtrack of all time. Without a doubt, Whitney Houston should take a lot of the credit for its massive success, having added classics such as “I Have Nothing”, “I’m Every Woman” and, of course, the timeless “I Will Always Love You” to the tracklist.