Why do movie soundtracks tributes resonate so deeply? A few notes can make you feel more than anything else. The music in films is absolutely crucial to every scene and this is why the tunes from famous flicks are forever embedded in our memories. When we feel a certain way, we return to those sentimental screenplays.
Iconic soundtracks, from the best of Bridgerton to Joe Hisaishi’s Studio Ghibli scores, get the classical treatment as music comes to life, surrounded by the flicker of thousands of candles at stunning extraordinaires in Brisbane. Candlelight concerts in Brisbane celebrate the soundtracks that have defined film and television, delighting music lovers, movie buffs, and TV enthusiasts.
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Featured Candlelight soundtrack concerts
Candlelight: Tribute to Joe Hisaishi
Talented musicians are taking iconic Joe Hisaishi compositions and giving them the Candlelight glow-up. He’s scored over 100 films, but he’s best known for his numerous collaborations with director and animator Hayao Miyazaki. This season, listen to the scores of some of the most moving and heartwarming anime films in cinema history, including My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away and Ponyo at St. John’s Cathedral.
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Where to see live film score concerts in Brisbane
Venues including St. John’s Cathedral and Grand on Ann are hosting these candlelit soundtrack concerts in Brisbane, but they’re not the only settings hosting film score tributes. You can also head to Kelvin Grove State College Auditorium to catch movie tributes guided by classical musicians, including an organist.
When I’m writing film music, I feel like I’m more a filmmaker than a composer. – Jóhann Jóhannsson
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
In films and TV, we rely on sight and sound to connect with characters. Music plays a crucial role in interpreting emotions, whether it’s sorrow, fear, or happiness. It enhances the audience’s understanding of a character’s internal state, making their experiences more relatable.
Different genres often use music to create a unique atmosphere. In dystopian sci-fi, horror, or fantasy, unsettling music can create a sense of disorientation and tension. A joyful scene accompanied by eerie music can suggest underlying threats, highlighting the differences between these fictional worlds and our own.
A fun film score fact
The soundtrack for the blockbuster film The Bodyguard (1992), featuring Whitney Houston, is not only a Grammy-winning album but it holds the record as the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time. It achieved over 44 million sales globally and dominated the US music charts for 20 weeks at number one.