A soundtrack truly has the power to make or break a movie or TV show. The best scores heighten emotions and elevate scenes when we hear them, while lackluster compositions can leave audiences feeling pretty underwhelmed. To celebrate this essential audio layer of movie magic, tribute concerts to some of our favorite film soundtracks have been dazzling both music and movie lovers in Chicago for some time.
The Candlelight series pays tribute to all music genres, including film scores and soundtracks. Discover upcoming concerts here.
Character Emotion
Film music can help set the mood, build tension and reveal the innermost thoughts of the character on screen. Scored by composer Justin Hurwitz, La La Land’s soundtrack reflects the roller coaster of emotions that the protagonists must be feeling as they try to pursue a successful career in Hollywood. It does this by incorporating vibrant jazzy tunes that are quickly followed by somber orchestral melodies.
Mood and Atmosphere
Nothing sets the scene in a movie quite like a film score. Take “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter for example. Orchestral string instruments played at a high pitch are used to create an air of mystery and magic, and every time we hear these mesmerizing melodies, we’re transported right back to the wonderful wizarding world of Harry Potter.
A Fun Film Score Fact
Who you gonna call when you have a bug problem? An exterminator, of course! While struggling to come up with a catchy theme tune for Ghostbusters, composer Ray Parker Jr. was watching TV when a bug exterminator ad came on. Something clicked, and well, the rest is movie history.
Movie buffs won’t want to miss out on breathtaking Candlelight soundtrack concerts paying homage to iconic movie scores in Chicago this season. Watch how some of Chi-Town’s most remarkable venues light up with the flickering glow of thousands of candles and the soothing compositions of your favorite movie and series.
Note: For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.