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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

The Science Behind Science Fiction Music

By Essie Osborn


There is a science to creating great science fiction sound. There are even classes, degrees, schools and tutorials in which one can study this incredible genre and learn the art of applying science fiction music to various productions. There are a great number of past and present films, plays and television shows which use different sounds within the genre.

Having always been a popular genre, science fiction has forever had a place in theater. Theatrical radio shows such as the "War of the Worlds, " and others before the inception of television also used a wide variety of sound effects. While the coursework in this area is new, the actual use of various sounds as an accompaniment to various productions is not.

A good example of sound related to the genre used in television is the sound backdrops found in original "Star Trek, " episodes though there were also earlier shows such as "Lost and Space, " and others which preceded the infamous "Star Trek." As far as movies, one of the most dramatic soundtracks is that of "Star Wars, " in which a live orchestra provided the backdrop of sound.

When it comes to creating the right sound for a project, there are a number of considerations. One being that the soundtrack set the pace for the dramatic events involved in the story. Any vocals being used as part of a soundtrack should not be of a story telling nature. Sound designers need always consider the age of the audience in order to create a soundtrack with which the audience can relate.

Soundtracks need also provide dramatic highs and lows. If vocals are included, each song should simply accompany the action without telling a separate story. This is because if a the music has a story of its own, the audience can often get lost in the music and lose sight of the main story. As has been shown over time, with the right soundtrack, many science fiction movies and television shows have known great success.

Musical artists and song titles are an important aspect of any production. Regardless of size of a theatrical production whether film, play or television show, it is important to use well known song titles and artists. This is because many audiences are drawn as much by the artists and song titles in a production as by the actors, producers, directors and previews.

When soundtracks for films, plays or television are related to stories for children, it is important to use material which is short, sweet and age appropriate. Children often have a much shorter attention span than adults so creating soundtracks which animated characters can dance and move it is often advised. Still, even with animation, it is good to maintain a balance of high and low points when it comes to the soundtrack as children often connect with the music as much as the story.

Regardless, it is important that any music or sound effects flow with the story line. It is also important that the designer use a number of different highs and lows to keep the audience in suspense and relaxed at the right moments during a production. After which, often creates the reality in which there are either as many soundtracks sold as movie tickets.




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