Last week, our Co-Founder, Brian Hall spoke at CreativeMornings on his life and relationship with composing music for film. One of his main points was how music plays a powerful role in film. Not only can it support the general mood of a scene, it can also carry a heavy presence in telling a story and how we perceive the emotions of each character.
Getting into the holiday spirit, we’re using footage from our tree-cutting excursion with three different soundtracks that each tell a unique story.
1. Marching into battle
Federale‘s “Tribe” channels the gritty, daring, and mischievous qualities of a spaghetti western. This track gives you the impression that our characters are marching to the final fight. The bombastic soprano and general irony of the music against this scenery also somehow makes our heroes feel quirky/clumsy/awkward.
2. Retreating from battle
The ethereal remix of “Rise” by Josh Garrels gives a mysterious outlook as the group ventures into unknown territory. There’s an epic and dark quality to this music, giving you the sense something very important is happening.
3. A Triumphant Return
“Brother in the Morning Light” by Golden Youth is a rallying call to action. Watch how this radiant group returns from a long and arduous journey with their spirits intact, rejuvenated in this victorious homecoming.
Now it’s time for your story. What do you get from these 3 different films? Share your opinion with us on Twitter (@marmosetmusic) and even make your own version and share it with us at sharing@marmosetmusic.com. We’ll choose our favorite and feature it on our blog next Wednesday.