Crafting Film Music That Lasts – From Live Orchestra to Bold Beats The creation of film music is both a creative and a technical process. It spans several phases: from the initial idea to the final soundtrack, we at JP Composers work closely with directors, producers, and editors to bring out the emotional power of … Read more
Underscoring – The art of musical invisibility Underscoring is a subtle but powerful technique in the world of film music. A well-made underscore enhances emotions without pushing itself to the fore. It is the art of using music in such a way that it supports the action without dominating it. Especially in scenes with a … Read more
Psychology of film music: Why it works Film music has special abilities: it evokes emotions, changes the perception of scenes, and engages the audience more deeply in the plot. But why does film music have such a powerful effect on us? The answer lies in the psychology of listening and emotional processing. In this article, … Read more
How music shapes expectations in films – and how this creates tension Music is a central element in creating tension in a movie. Tension is “only” the condensed form of a much more fundamental psychological mechanism – anticipation. Music can be used to shape, modulate and contrast emotional anticipations. The targeted use of melody, rhythm … Read more