Here is one of the most famous piece of score music, it is a theme for the character of the shark in the film 'Jaws' written by John Williams. It is most well known for its simplicity and therefore how memorable it is. It was created to show the presence of the character of the shark. Motifs such as these are use very often in movies to show the presence of a character, the 'Jaws' soundtrack gives a sense of foreboding as the presence of the shark normally means an attack on people and so the audience quickly learns to get edgy whenever they hear this piece of music. The main "shark" theme, a simple alternating pattern of two notes became a classic piece of suspense music, synonymous with approaching danger
Many other directors have tried to copy this idea within their own movies, to create such a powerful and effective piece of music to place alongside their characters as this soundtrack won many awards for its simplicity but effectiveness. It is because of this the movie is now known as one of the most effective movies of all time.
Technically wise the piece comprises of 2 shorts notes in minor going backwards and forwards in continuous rhythm on some kind of base or cello instruments. This creates a dark and mysterious sounding piece. It starts off quite slow and less repetitive and builds in both speed and repetitiveness, which makes it gain tension as the it reflects the shark approaching.
I will be creating our score for our opening sequence myself and therefore will be attempting to create a simple yet effective motif to represent my character.
Our character is very innocent and harmless and my soundtrack will have elements which will mimic this, using high notes on instruments such as piano create a very sweet sound to reflect her innocents. Contrasting with this I will produce heavier, lower notes, like the ones played in the 'Jaws' score to show the sense of threat this the character is facing.
Technically wise the piece comprises of 2 shorts notes in minor going backwards and forwards in continuous rhythm on some kind of base or cello instruments. This creates a dark and mysterious sounding piece. It starts off quite slow and less repetitive and builds in both speed and repetitiveness, which makes it gain tension as the it reflects the shark approaching.
I will be creating our score for our opening sequence myself and therefore will be attempting to create a simple yet effective motif to represent my character.
Our character is very innocent and harmless and my soundtrack will have elements which will mimic this, using high notes on instruments such as piano create a very sweet sound to reflect her innocents. Contrasting with this I will produce heavier, lower notes, like the ones played in the 'Jaws' score to show the sense of threat this the character is facing.
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