Friday, August 22, 2014

A Brief History Of Science Fiction Music

By Deanne Shepard


Fantasy and soundtrack enthusiasts everywhere will most likely agree that without a soundtrack, a number of films or television shows would not have become as popular over time. One of these being the Twilight Zone, another Star Trek. Each of which has their own particular sound. With so many productions, it is no wonder science fiction music has now pretty much created its own genre.

There are other shows, Lost In Space, and movies like Star Wars which host dramatic soundtracks. While some are prone to song, others prefer to use sound effects. Both of which have the power to transform an audience from somewhere on earth to outer space. After which, individuals become enthused and purchase additional soundtracks in the genre whether having ever seen a film or otherwise.

There are so many science fiction films, it can often be hard to keep up with all the music throughout a film or show. For this reason, soundtracks were invented early on in the days of radio and television. After which, the movie industry adopted the process and has created a soundtrack for productions in a number of different genres.

Cable television, Satellite and Netflix all host full shows with multiple seasons and episodes. At times, some shows may opt to change the design and nor the music from season to season or episode to episode. One of the best examples of this is that of the opening to the Showtime series Weeds, in which the introductory music and visuals change from season to season along with a different artist singing the theme song. .

While True Blood may be of a supernatural aspect, it would be pushing the limit to call it Science Fiction. Whereas, while Dexter deals with a lot of science, the series is far more about murder, mystery and intrigue than flying saucers. Yet, both show that producers often have different ways of creating excitement among audiences and fans.

Whether telling stories of aliens and alien love through song, or, simply attaching sound effects to a stunt, individuals often find that listening to songs on a soundtrack outside of a film or television show to be quite enjoyable and intriguing. Shows like the X-Files and Roswell have had some of the scariest and most haunting songs sounds ever produced.

While science fiction is part fantasy, and fantasy part sci-fi, the two often go hand in hand. In fact, many of the same artists produce recordings and soundtracks for different theatrical releases. Live sound also has a place within this genre when it comes to popular fantastical musicals and plays based on fantasy or sci-fi. A good example of this would be The Wizard of Oz, or Wicked.

Soundtracks, whether live or pre-recorded are often released at the same time or before a DVD or Blu-Ray release. While it is easy to listen to the music during a film, series or show, the plot and storyline often take precedence. As such, a number of sound enthusiasts now purchase the soundtrack in order to listen to the music without the interference of the film or television show.




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