Thursday, July 2, 2015

How To Choose The Best Science Fiction Music For A Play

By Francis Riggs


Lets face it. Music has been a part of our lives. It doesnt matter what genre you prefer. If you find yourself loving the beat, then you just found your own brand of accompaniment. Such is the love for this craft that we now see the entertainment industry flooding with recent releases by different musical artists.

As time passed by, different musical genre also started to develop. Some of them have a more general appeal while others are specifically created to fit the preference of a specific group of people. Among those more modern ones that has gained attention due to their incorporation in some movies are the science fiction music.

Aside from their unique arrangement, the lyrics that are incorporated in them also has its own touch of something different. And if you are looking for the right one that can be a great accompaniment to whatever you are working on like a script or a play, then knowing how to look for the best is vital. Here are some things that you can use when spotting them.

Instrumentals. One of the primary things that attract us towards a particular song is the great combinations of musical instrument. The way they are mixed and arranged to produce a rhythm can greatly affect the messaging and the appeal of the entire piece. Listen to some of the top picks and see what captures you first.

Story as stated on the lyrics. If you are using it as a sort of accompaniment for a particular play that you are directing, then choosing one music that has a relevant lyrics is a must. Every music has a story to tell and you need to be careful in making sure that your choice tells something related to the concept that you are working on.

Mood. How does it make you feel. This is kind of tricky. The way on how a musical piece is crafted can give off a tragic sort of impact. Some have this happy or solemn ambiance on it. Whatever you choose, its vital that you match the messaging with the mood.

Preference. Of course we have this issue about you preference. If you wait for all of the people involved in the planning to agree on a pick, then you may not get anything started. If you are assigned to choose the accompaniment, then you should count in your preference. You have have them validate it later.

The history of scifi music can be traced years ago. In fact, there may be some pieces that you may not be aware of yet. Take time to get a list and listen to what they are all about. If you need some second opinion, you can always ask those who are working with you on the play to place their inputs about the top choices that you have.

The kind of music that you choose can make or break the entire thing that you are working on. Make sure that you are choosing them right. Get a list of the most relevant ones and screen them well.




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