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Top 10 Film Scores:According to the American Film Institute
“Silent film” is somewhat of a misnomer. Even before audio, films were accompanied by an organ, orchestra, or live sound effects.
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John Williams, known for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter,
E.T., Superman, and other themes, once wrote music for Gilligan’s Island.
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Tarzan Yell, Tarzan the Ape Man
When anyone swingson a rope (or vine), “Ahhh-ee-ah-ee-ahh!” is inevitable.
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T-Rex roar, Jurassic Park
Turns out pre-historic creatures sound like a combination of present-day animals: a baby elephant, tiger, alligator, a dog chomping on a toy, and a whale’s blow.
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The three roles of sound effects:
1. Create a mood2. Simulate reality3. Imply something off scene
The Wilhelm Scream
Doesn’t sound familiar? Originally from a 1951 film, this scream of terror has been recycled in dozens of movies (including Star Wars) as an industry inside joke.
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Lightsabers, Star Wars
Created from the idling of old film projectors and TV interference, the moving pitch came from simply moving a microphone.
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Darth Vader’s breathing, Star Wars
Recorded from the inside of a respirator. Fatherhood has never been so menacing.
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Sonic presents:
Surrounded by SoundEXPERIENCING MOVIE MAGIC THROUGH AUDIO
Imagine the shower scene from Psycho. The approaching shark fin in Jaws. Julie Andrews atop the Austrian mountains. Chances are, it’s not just an image, but a sound that comes to mind. Actors’ voices, sound effects, theme songs and musical scoring can make or break a movie. When it comes to the big screen, your ears play a big role.
