mardi 17 mars 2015

Science Fiction Music Over The Years

By Leslie Ball


Science fiction has always been a popular type of genre when it comes to films and music. The reason as to why this type of genre is very popular is because people in general have a fascination of outer space as well as futuristic things. Of course in the entertainment industry, science fiction music has actually played quite a big role in promoting this particular genre.

In general, this type of musical genre would make use of spacelike sounds that would also make use of marching beats. In both the film and musical industry, many composers would make use of these future type sounds for their creations. This is apparent in a lot of compositions that people can see up unto these days.

Now first off, the sci fi films are actually the ones that would have very popular songs because of the scores that would add more effect. Of course almost everyone would probably know about the film Star Wars. The opening score has always been one of the most popular scores in the entire history of film music. Now the Sith march beat is also another very popular sci fi score that would come from this movie.

Now among other popular sci fi films would of course be Star Trek. Star Trek is known for its also quite popular scores because Star Trek also has a big fanbase on its own. Now when it comes to series, there would also be none other than the popular series X files with its popular mysterious opening score that gives off an alien like feeling to it.

Of course there are also a lot of songs that would fall into the sci fi genre when it comes to music. In fact, there are a lot of sci fi themed bands that would make use of sounds that are robotic with synth music that would give a space sound. Of course this would also be supplemented with lyrics that are also spaced themed.

Most people from the late sixties and early seventies up until today would remember the rock band Pink Floyd. Even up until today, Pink Floyd has created a big impact on the sci fi genre because of their robotic and alien sounds. Another thing about this band is that their singer would also sound like an alien from far away when he sings.

Of course following the previous bands, there were many synth pop bands that also followed the trend and created space like music too. In fact, house music which would include bands like Daft Punk or Stardust would also make use of futuristic effects. These days, techno club music would also make use of these effects as well.

So as one can see, this type of genre has actually created quite an impact in the film and musical industry. This genre is especially very popular in Tucson AZ. In fact, a lot of bands and composers would actually come from this very city.




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