When A Big Orchestra Is Too Much and Vice Vera
At CSS Music we love the movies! We see just about every
major release and have done so for too many years to count. And if you’re like
us, you probably pay close attention to the music! But what makes a great
soundtrack and what type of orchestration works best for different films?
While a small, independent film might benefit from a large
orchestral score—say for a scene of sweeping vistas—most often a smaller movie
requires more intimacy. If you think about it….a quiet love scene with a huge
string section playing the “lovers theme” could come off as quite camp. More
likely a string quartet, solo piano or guitar or light synthesizer wash will
best serve that type of scene.
The same applies to action scenes. An indie film chase scene
will generally be on the low budget side and a huge orchestral track will
probably sound out of place. The major action-adventure motion pictures thrive
on spectacular special effects and a huge bombastic orchestral score--and of
course, huge 5.1 surround-sound sound effects. The smaller film’s action scenes
will be better served with a rock or country-based track or a driving
synthesizer-sequencer track.
The current trend in both smaller films and certain major
releases is to go the Singer-Songwriter route. This particular music style is
often heard in the closing credits and may employ lyrics that relate back to
the story of the movie. For you guys: CSS Music offers instrumental versions of
the Singer-Songwriter style. Use our Hand Picked Genre menu and you’ll find
suitable tracks under Country, (all styles except Wild West) Emotions (Lite
Side) Film and Rock (Swampy-Southern Edge-Rural Rebellion.) Or try a search for
“Folk” from our Keyword Alpha or Build-A-Search menus.
We want your productions to reflect current musical trends.
Whether it’s a huge orchestra playing an emotional theme or a smaller group
providing musical support for a comedic scene, CSS Music is here to make your
shows sound great!
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