Thursday, August 21, 2014

Well Known Science Fiction Music And Sound Effects

By Deanne Shepard


Movies, radio, television and theater all have a need for great soundtracks. A lot of science fiction music and fantasy oriented recordings provide a telling of some of the greatest stories ever told. Books, video games and live action often bring different sounds to life. Science fiction recordings can be found in mysteries, sci-fi epics and suspense thrillers.

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.

Fantasy and sci-fi often ruled the radio market with shows like War of the Worlds, and others in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. Shows that sometimes had people believing the program was reported real rather than fictional events. With the onset of television, this somewhat changed. Still, people love to be shocked, startled and surprised and this type of music is something that can definitely create this effect.

Cable, satellite, digital television, and services like Netflix and Redbox are now front and center when it comes to creating original series. Several of which have a fantastical or sci-fi feel. While some of these shows place the same introductory recording and video before each episode throughout the series, others tend to change the openings to reflect a particular plot or theme in an episode.

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.

These artists tell stories of alien inhabitants and love, fantasy, wonder and woe. Among the artist represented are DaftPunk, Elton John, Flight of the Conchords, The Vandals, Blondie, The Killers, Angie Aparo and many more. The songs vary but most include different versions of rocket songs while others focus on the ore ordinary side of science fiction life like artificial information, robots and time travel.

While Fantasy is part sci-fi and part its own genre, some fantastical music has come out of the Fantasy movie and television genre. Two artists which represent Fantasy in music are Enya and Sky Cries Mary, both of which paint a picture with lyrics while also entertaining the audience. While the Sci-Fi genre tends to provide a deeper viewing experience, Fantasy often takes the audience on a journey.

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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