Thursday 24 April 2014

Discovering Science Fiction Music And Sound Design

By Essie Osborn


Discovering new areas of study can be quite exciting. This is especially true when it comes to sound design. Interested individuals can now learn important elements of science fiction music through many online tutorials. A few of these can be found on MusicTech and other music websites.

Classes, schools and tutorials offer coursework in creating different types of sound which is best suited each type of science fiction production. While some offer robotic sound design, others offer programming which can be used as part of a soundtrack. Others provide musical training on various instruments.

A good example of sound related to the genre used in television is the sound backdrops found in original "Star Trek, " episodes though there were also earlier shows such as "Lost and Space, " and others which preceded the infamous "Star Trek." As far as movies, one of the most dramatic soundtracks is that of "Star Wars, " in which a live orchestra provided the backdrop of sound.

When it comes to creating the right sound for a project, there are a number of considerations. One being that the soundtrack set the pace for the dramatic events involved in the story. Any vocals being used as part of a soundtrack should not be of a story telling nature. Sound designers need always consider the age of the audience in order to create a soundtrack with which the audience can relate.

Soundtracks need also provide dramatic highs and lows. If vocals are included, each song should simply accompany the action without telling a separate story. This is because if a the music has a story of its own, the audience can often get lost in the music and lose sight of the main story. As has been shown over time, with the right soundtrack, many science fiction movies and television shows have known great success.

Musical artists and song titles are an important aspect of any production. Regardless of size of a theatrical production whether film, play or television show, it is important to use well known song titles and artists. This is because many audiences are drawn as much by the artists and song titles in a production as by the actors, producers, directors and previews.

When creating a soundtrack, the sound design engineer often has a great deal of freedom. There are numerous options when it comes to creating the music for a production. These include, locating songs and sound effects in the public domain, creating new material or using existing recordings on stage or during the filming process.

The most important aspects are that the music is in alignment with the story, plot and characters. When it comes to Science Fiction, often it is good to use both sound effects and music for more dramatic experience. Otherwise, the audience may have difficult connecting with the film, play or television show. Whereas, when music provides a great backdrop, audiences often find the soundtrack to be a magical part of the entire experience.




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