Music In Gallipoli

Gallipoli is an Australian film created in 1981; it is based on the events that occurred during the war many Australians fought in. It was created to demonstrate to everyone the truly horrific incidents that happened in the war. The music choice was an important section in the films creation, the director has put in place certain genres and styles of music to suit and set the scene for the film. The three main styles and types of music being discussed are, ‘Oxygene’, ‘Adagio in G minor’ and the ‘Carnival songs’. The director has placed these songs in certain sections of the film to help set a mood, and create a certain feel about the scene which results in an effect on the viewers.

Oxygene was played during the running sequences in Gallipoli,