Star Wars John Williams Analysis
Star Wars
One of the most important functions of film music is to create a mood or atmosphere so as to create an aural frame of reference for viewing visual images. As movies and television plays a major role in today's society, film composers have become fascinated in creating meaningful musical film score by experimenting different elements of music in order to enrich, enhance, develop and dramatise movie action.
One of the most popular and successful American orchestral composers of the modern age, John Williams is the winner of five Academy Awards, 17 Grammys, three Golden Globes, two Emmys and five BAFTA Awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. John Williams was born in New York, on February 8, 1932, the oldest …show more content…
In the Star Wars' films, Williams uses leitmotifs to represents characters - Luke, Leia, Vader, Yoda He also transforms his motifs according to context and dramatic need of the moment, often with tremendous effect. Princess Leia is a total contrast with the powerful feel of the Main Theme. High registered instruments like violin and flute with the accompaniment of harp portrays the innocent, serene, and beautiful characteristics of Princess Leia. Polyphonic texture with simple melodies, gradual changes of dynamics and moderate tempo portrays the elegant movements of Princess Leia. Williams also uses major tonality to show the audience Princess Leia's innocent and dignity.
Asteroid Field presents the unpredictable flying chase in the asteroid field. Williams uses syncopated melody with articulations such as accents and staccatos; sudden changes of dynamics to depict the unpredictable and fearful atmosphere at the asteroid field. Main string melodies with percussion accompaniment and allegro tempo creates the tense, worried feel and portrays the fast chasing around the asteroid field. The use of polyphonic texture and minor tonality rhythms also help the audience be more involved in the tension atmosphere of the
One of the most important functions of film music is to create a mood or atmosphere so as to create an aural frame of reference for viewing visual images. As movies and television plays a major role in today's society, film composers have become fascinated in creating meaningful musical film score by experimenting different elements of music in order to enrich, enhance, develop and dramatise movie action.
One of the most popular and successful American orchestral composers of the modern age, John Williams is the winner of five Academy Awards, 17 Grammys, three Golden Globes, two Emmys and five BAFTA Awards from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. John Williams was born in New York, on February 8, 1932, the oldest …show more content…
In the Star Wars' films, Williams uses leitmotifs to represents characters - Luke, Leia, Vader, Yoda He also transforms his motifs according to context and dramatic need of the moment, often with tremendous effect. Princess Leia is a total contrast with the powerful feel of the Main Theme. High registered instruments like violin and flute with the accompaniment of harp portrays the innocent, serene, and beautiful characteristics of Princess Leia. Polyphonic texture with simple melodies, gradual changes of dynamics and moderate tempo portrays the elegant movements of Princess Leia. Williams also uses major tonality to show the audience Princess Leia's innocent and dignity.
Asteroid Field presents the unpredictable flying chase in the asteroid field. Williams uses syncopated melody with articulations such as accents and staccatos; sudden changes of dynamics to depict the unpredictable and fearful atmosphere at the asteroid field. Main string melodies with percussion accompaniment and allegro tempo creates the tense, worried feel and portrays the fast chasing around the asteroid field. The use of polyphonic texture and minor tonality rhythms also help the audience be more involved in the tension atmosphere of the