THTRFLM 2T03 Chapter Notes -R2-D2, Gustav Holst, Citizen Kane
Document Summary
Resurrected the classical film score tradition and the blockbuster film. Conductor of the boston pops orchestra; light classical/movie scores. Known for collaborations with: george lucas, steven spielberg, oliver stone. Close encounters of a third kind, superman, jaws, e. t, indiana jones, raiders of the lost ark, jurassic park, hp. Revived the classical, romantic and extensive film score. Strongest influence: the planets by: gustav holst (1914-16) Orchestra with a number of "movements" used to portray each of the planets of the solar system. Ascent of 4 notes; similar to force theme. Scene when r2d2 and 3cpo are walking around tatoonie. Luke skywalker theme resembles korngold score; for film king"s row. Mixture of different styles within the same film (post wwii) Written in the romantic style with modern influence (rite of spring) Many scenes don"t have music; used judiciously for specific d cor.