Revolutionizing Film Score: 2001: A Space Odyssey And The Day The Earth Stood Still
Revolutionizing Film Score: 2001: A Space Odyssey & The Day The Earth Stood Still
Karlina Hackett
110739430
FS254: Science Fiction Film
Dr. Stefan Sereda
Hackett 1
Revolutionizing Film Score: 2001: A Space Odyssey & The Day The Earth Stood Still Films have been designed to evoke emotion through the manipulation of both audio and visual imagery. A single scene’s emotional extent is carried through a successful analysis of these factors presented. A directors style and intended impact is developed through the interpretation of the sound and score. In most genres of film, score is relatable, common and designed to target specific feelings or moods to enhance …show more content…
In the dawn of man sequence, the cue represents “a moment of becoming... and represents a vehicle for change and evolution. The second instance of the cue represents a moment of change and evolution. The apes have learned to kill, they have learned to use tools, and they have begun an evolution towards thinking and rationality.” (Bartkowiak, 2010, p.186) Next, the third cue takes place after the star-gate scene which is another moment of becoming. Bartkowiak further states, “Here the implication is that man has progressed beyond the need for a physical becoming, whether becoming-animal, becoming-woman or becoming-human. Instead, corporeal body has been transcended and Bowman no longer has any use for is. He has become pure consciousness.” (p.186) Therefore, each reoccurrence marks an instance of becoming animal, man and becoming new with the film. Clearly, Kubrick utilized the score as a creative vehicle to develop both narrative structure and prevalent themes in his fascinating science fiction …show more content…
In 2001, the score was used to separate the film into three main parts which showed a transition of first, becoming animal, then becoming man, and becoming new. The score helped to show cosmic brilliance and developed birthing techniques, coming full circle, ending with the intriguing Starchild. Looking at Robert Wise’s film and Bernard Herrmann’s use of new instruments with unique sounds, he helped to further develop themes as well. The score contributed to the overall feelings of fear, paranoia and alienation reflected on screen and off screen. These two films changed the sound in the science fiction genre due to the sheer innovation and creativity. Music in film proves to be necessary
Karlina Hackett
110739430
FS254: Science Fiction Film
Dr. Stefan Sereda
Hackett 1
Revolutionizing Film Score: 2001: A Space Odyssey & The Day The Earth Stood Still Films have been designed to evoke emotion through the manipulation of both audio and visual imagery. A single scene’s emotional extent is carried through a successful analysis of these factors presented. A directors style and intended impact is developed through the interpretation of the sound and score. In most genres of film, score is relatable, common and designed to target specific feelings or moods to enhance …show more content…
In the dawn of man sequence, the cue represents “a moment of becoming... and represents a vehicle for change and evolution. The second instance of the cue represents a moment of change and evolution. The apes have learned to kill, they have learned to use tools, and they have begun an evolution towards thinking and rationality.” (Bartkowiak, 2010, p.186) Next, the third cue takes place after the star-gate scene which is another moment of becoming. Bartkowiak further states, “Here the implication is that man has progressed beyond the need for a physical becoming, whether becoming-animal, becoming-woman or becoming-human. Instead, corporeal body has been transcended and Bowman no longer has any use for is. He has become pure consciousness.” (p.186) Therefore, each reoccurrence marks an instance of becoming animal, man and becoming new with the film. Clearly, Kubrick utilized the score as a creative vehicle to develop both narrative structure and prevalent themes in his fascinating science fiction …show more content…
In 2001, the score was used to separate the film into three main parts which showed a transition of first, becoming animal, then becoming man, and becoming new. The score helped to show cosmic brilliance and developed birthing techniques, coming full circle, ending with the intriguing Starchild. Looking at Robert Wise’s film and Bernard Herrmann’s use of new instruments with unique sounds, he helped to further develop themes as well. The score contributed to the overall feelings of fear, paranoia and alienation reflected on screen and off screen. These two films changed the sound in the science fiction genre due to the sheer innovation and creativity. Music in film proves to be necessary