From timeless songs like “My Heart Will Go On” and “I Will Always Love You” to the unforgettable scores of Christopher Nolan’s epics and the iconic 007 spy films, some of the best movie soundtracks of all time leave a deep and lasting impression. These famous film soundtracks, often as celebrated as the films themselves, highlight how a movie’s greatness is deeply tied to its music.
In Newcastle upon Tyne, Candlelight concerts are bringing the magic of epic soundtracks to life. From Joe Hisaishi’s enchanting Studio Ghibli compositions to chilling horror themes like those from Psycho, these performances celebrate movies with great soundtracks. Accompanied by the warm glow of thousands of candles, classically trained musicians bring these iconic pieces from top movie soundtracks to a stunning and intimate stage.
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All upcoming Candlelight soundtrack tribute concerts
Where to see live film score concerts in Newcastle
From action-packed thrillers to animated classics, Candlelight movie soundtrack concerts in Newcastle are celebrating a broad range of film genres inside venues such as The Assembly Rooms and Wood Hall. Other concerts paying tribute to film composers like John Williams are taking place inside Newcastle Cathedral as well as The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in nearby Gateshead.
The music is as important as the story. It’s as important as the actors. It’s as important as the script. It’s what gives the film soul. – George Lucas
How do great soundtracks help storytelling in film?
The best film soundtracks can make us feel what the character feels, and reflect who they are. Melancholic sounds bring a wave of sadness or distress, while an uplifting melody can bring forth a sense of joy or purpose. Taking Stars Wars as an example, composer John Williams often uses triumphant tones when Luke Skywalker appears on screen to underscore his heroism.
Epic soundtracks can also help to set the time period of a movie or show. For example, the score in Braveheart uses Celtic instruments such as bagpipes to transport audiences to 13th-century Scotland. What’s more, the soundtrack of Lawrence of Arabia uses Arabic melodies and exotic percussion to reflect the movie’s setting of the Ottoman provinces of Hejaz and Greater Syria during WW1.
A fun film score fact
Bernard Herrmann, who scored Psycho, originally planned for the famous shower scene to be silent. However, after careful consideration, he eventually added the shrieking sounds of the violins to create horror and suspense for one of the most iconic scenes ever shot.