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 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 a live tribute concert.
The Candlelight series pays tribute to all music genres, including film scores and soundtracks. Discover upcoming concerts here.
Mood and Atmosphere
By including music to a scene, a film director 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.
Although it may seem impossible to capture the gravity of an influential film score or soundtrack, the magical Candlelight series takes legendary music to new heights. Experience a multi-sensory performance inspired by spectacular productions inside some of Detroit’s most remarkable venues.
Make a night of it and plan for a pre or post-show dinner. If you’re a movie buff, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this homage to the film industry and popular TV series.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.