Tag: music
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Thoughts on “A Quiet Place: Day One” as an earthquake survivor, relief volunteer, TCK… (Spoilers)
“A Quiet Place: Day One” is the type of restrained, slower cinema and drama that I find lovely to watch, even if I’m not into thrillers/horror films, because of all its layers and beautiful themes. It reminded me of when I was an earthquake relief volunteer in Nepal, and resonated with me as a poet…
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“Can You Hear the Music?”: How Contemporary Movies Use Film Music as a Narrative Tool
Music in contemporary motion pictures remains a highlight for casual filmgoers – with many people recognizing themes from popular franchises like Marvel and Lord of the Rings, and others creating playlists of their favorite film music on Spotify or Youtube. However, considered on a more scholarly approach, film music often acts as a driver for…
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A reflection on watching Richard Strauss’ “Eine Alpensinfonie”
(originally posted in April 2020 and shared by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra FB page) Going to see an orchestra play live has always excited me ever since I saw my first full orchestra in Armenia four years ago. This is because, despite hearing classical music since I was in my mother’s womb – my…