Music for film & computer games

• What was the initial accompaniment for silent films?


  A live pianist
• How did the live pianist contribute to the film experience?


  By improvising music in relation to the action on screen
• What change occurred when films began to incorporate sound?


  Composers could create dedicated scores for films
• Why do film scores rely heavily on orchestral textures?


  To match the images and enhance the film experience
• How did composers write music in the early days of film?


  By hand
• What technological advancement has changed how composers work with film?


  The use of music software
• How does music software assist composers in matching music to film?


  By allowing them to sketch compositions and generate click tracks
• Who are two notable composers mentioned for their orchestral textures in film music?


  Hans Zimmer and John Williams
• What role do synthesizers play in modern film music?


  They allow electronic sounds to be integrated into orchestral scores
• How did films like *The Birds* and *Blade Runner* utilize electronic textures?


  To create soundscapes, sound effects, and otherworldly textures
• What type of music is often featured in films aside from orchestral music?

  Existing popular music tracks
• In what type of film would you expect to hear a lot of hip-hop music?


  A film about rap music
• How has technology impacted the film composer's job?


  It allows composers to try out different musical ideas before finalizing them
• How do the processes for computer games compare to those for film music?


  They follow many of the same processes
• How can music affect the audience's experience in films?

  It can significantly enhance the emotional impact, especially in horror films