Composers like James Horner, John Williams, Max Steiner, and Craig Armstrong are behind some of the most noteworthy music. Their work isn’t only a downloadable file on a music app, it’s the making of tense scenes, moments that leave viewers devastated or happy. Songs in movies, video games, and series are what fans associate with many iconic scenes and adventures.
And reliving these memories is made possible and unique for fans at live tributes inspired by legendary pieces.
Music and film are inseparable. They always have been and always will be. – Martin Scorsese
The Candlelight series pays tribute to all music genres, including film scores and soundtracks. Discover upcoming concerts here.
Sense of time and place
If you’re watching a movie set in the 1950s or the Roaring Twenties, you wouldn’t be out of line to expect to hear music from those times. Jazz and swing appear in films like Midnight in Paris and The Great Gatsby. And Max Steiner’s score in Gone With the Wind has all the timelessness of an American classic.
Dramatic Effect
A final fist in the air means more thanks to the iconic soundtrack from The Breakfast Club. And carefree dancing in Joker wouldn’t have the same dramatic effect without the famous rock song. Terrifying moments are scarier thanks to music that builds, and a tragedy is more devastating with a Mozartean composition.
A Fun Film Score Fact
When the director Steven Spielberg first heard John Williams’ theme song for the film Jaws, his immediate reaction was, “You can’t be serious!”
The Candlelight series delves into romantic, action-packed, sci-fi-themed, and sometimes scary worlds with captivating soundtrack concerts. Taking place at one-of-a-kind venues, these performances showcase the very best of music in film. Don’t miss out on the chance to hear the songs from your childhood, appreciate mesmerising compositions, and more.