Background
score- The Soul of the Film
Making a
film involves a lot of stages as I had mentioned in my earlier posts. Every
process of film making is very important for the audience to connect themselves
with the film, and enjoy watching it as well. The story, acting, camera
movements, etc. are all a part of the movie to become successful, but one very
essential part which easily helps the audience connect themselves to the film
is the ‘Background score’ used. The music of the film adds more color, and
also essence to the plot in its own way. In my point of view, it's
the soul of the film. Through the background score you can also create the
emotions easily which you want your audience to get. Sometimes the actor or the
camera movements loses its strength and the music then can automatically pull
the film back up. The background score is the strength of the film regarding
the emotions, and takes you to the depth of the plot as well. It also can help
enhance the ambiance which as a film maker you want to build up.
The music is created by different kinds of forms such as in soundtracks,
including sound effects, and dialogue’s, etc. During the silent era of films,
when talkies had not existed, the background score also had helped the film in
it's own way to become a success, also making the audience enjoy the movie. The
background score synchronizes with the casts acting, also
matches the genre of the film.
The
Background score can be used in all kinds of genres, for example romance,
comedy. If we consider horror, this particular genre will depend on the music
being created. Through the sound the people will be buckled up onto their
seats, and also have fear built up within them. This stage can also help you to
be a part of the film with the elements of sounds used. Genres like, comedy
where punches are added can help the audience laugh out even more. It is very
essential for a film maker to understand how to synchronize the sound with the
action. The beats of the music should very well match with the action being
taken place on-screen otherwise it will break the scenario being created.
Sometimes the plot of the story is poor, but the music being created is very
successful, and this can lead for the film to work as well. But in my point of
view, as a film maker every stage is essential, and should be in the equal
level as well. The background score can also help the people recognize the
film. The music is the life of a film; a movie will look dull and flat without
it. There are lots of technical elements also while making a film score. This
particular post helps you tell the importance, and the way you can use the
music also. So as a film maker make your music the best with the music director
so that the audience will enjoy your film even more.
