Topmusicanswers
- Do movies use real orchestras?
- Are movie soundtracks considered classical music?
- When were the orchestral soundtracks used in films?
- Do soundtracks matter in movies?
Do movies use real orchestras?
Most music for TV and films is now made entirely using a computer rather than a real orchestra.
Are movie soundtracks considered classical music?
It depends on the score. Jonny Greenwood's score for There Will Be Blood is definitely classical music, as are older scores by Korngold, Shostakovich, or Prokofiev. Some film music (most film music) is essentially orchestral pop music, and is essentially a genre of pop music informed by classical conventions.
When were the orchestral soundtracks used in films?
In the classic Hollywood period, the 1930s to '50s, nearly all films were accompanied by orchestral music.
Do soundtracks matter in movies?
“Music for film in the older decades consisted of either soundtracks or existing music compositions that accompanied the film. ... The use of soundtracks in cinema has created a great sense of emotional belonging between viewers and films as it manipulated an audience's emotions, says Karawan.
