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WHAT ABOUT MUSIC FROM FILMS? By Cristian Martín
Yeah, what about it? Most of the times as we enjoy a movie, we also get caught by its music, songs that atmospherize the film and make it unforgettable for us, so here we have three excellent examples of them, which make their appearance Billboard’s list of Top 50 movie songs. of all time.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU by Whitney Houston
Originally composed and recorded by Dolly Parton, this song was recorded by Whitney Houston in 1992, for the soundtrack of the film The Bodyguard. This version was a world class hit, being Houston’s most successful song and one of the best-selling singles of all time. It won 16 Grammy awards between 1993 and 1994, including Best Song from a Movie, Favorite Rock/Pop Single and Best Pop Vocal Performance, female. Her outstanding performance and emotionalism make this song one of the most iconic love songs ever.
THE THE This song written by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterikwas asked by Sylvester Stallone to Survivor for his film Rocky III and released in May 29, 1982, after he didn’t get the permission to use Queen’s Another one bites the dust.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, with the appearances of Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed and Mr. T as Clubber Lang.
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Survivor, clockwise from upper left: Marc Droubat, Frankie Sullivan, Stephan Ellis and David Bickler.
It got the number one in more than 10 countries and have sold around 9 million copies. It’s iconic guitar riff and powerful lyrics have made this song an absolute world known anthem.
GHOSTBUSTERS With a distinct pop tune and catchy chorus, Ghostbusters is one of the most famous soundtracks ever. Ray Parker Jr was asked to make a theme for the upcomingfilm Ghostbusters and, inspired by a TV commercial, he came up with the song that would make the world know who are you gonna call.
By Ray Parker Jr
Even though it didn’t win the Best Music for Original Song award from the Academy, Ghostbusters won the Best Pop Instrumental Performance Grammy award, also staying three weeks as number one on Billboard Hot 100 in August, 1984.
Ghostbusters, starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis
JIMI HENDRIX Was 45 years died the person consider the best guitar in the history, Jimi Hendrix revolution the music world trough of his form of create music and his form of played the electrical guitar. His name completed is James Marshall Hendrix, he born on November 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington. From teenager he learned to play guitar and grew up to become a rock guitar legend. He was “pioneered in the explosive possibilities of the electrical guitar. Hendrix’s innovate style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form”[1] In 1966, Hendrix know to Chas Chandler, he convinced Hendrix to go to London where he began to work with the musicians Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, the finally was create The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Then in 1967, the band’s first single “Hey Joe”, and was soon followed by other hits such as "Purple Haze" and "The Wind Cried Mary." On tour to support his first album called Are You Experienced? Hendrix delighted audiences with his outrageous guitarplaying skills and his innovative, experimental sound. He won over American music fans with his stunning performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967, which ended with Hendrix lighting his guitar on fire.”[2] Are You Experienced was his album most recognized, the album is a psychedelic musical compilation featuring anthems of a generation. “Are You Experienced has remained one of the most popular rock albums of all time, Hendrix had taken greater control over the direction of his music; he spent considerable time working the consoles in the studio, with each turn of a knob or flick of the switch bringing clarity to this vision.”[3] Hendrix is recognized for a great legendary musical event the Woodstock Festival. “His rock rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" amazed the crowds and demonstrated his considerable talents as a musician. He was also an accomplished songwriter and musical experimenter. Hendrix even had his own recording studio in which he could work with different performers and try out new songs and sounds.”[4] Today Hendrix is recognized for young and old people as the best guitar in the rock history and he is a model to follow for the new talents in the rock musician, Hendrix
is a universal symbol of the American cultural music, the rock had a gran chance with his style in the guitar and today is referent for more artists.
Image taken from: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimi_Hendrix#/media/File:Jimi_Hendrix_1967.png [1] JAMES MARSHALL HENDRIX. [Online]. http://www.jimihendrix.com/us/jimi [aforementioned 11/17/2015] [2] JIMI HENDRIX BIOGRAPHY. [Online]. http://www.biography.com/people/jimihendrix-9334756#rock-superstar [aforementioned 11/17/2015] [3] JAMES MARSHALL HENDRIX. [Online]. http://www.jimihendrix.com/us/jimi [aforementioned 11/17/2015] [4] JIMI HENDRIX BIOGRAPHY [online]. http://www.biography.com/people/jimihendrix-9334756#rock-superstar [aforementioned 11/17/2015]
THE INFLUENCE OF MUSIC IN HUMAN LIFE Music is a small set of human culture evoking a wide range of emotions, from euphoria, relaxation, joy and sadness. Music has been present throughout most of human history; from prehistory to the present day music it has been part of our lives and therefore has become important part of our culture and our thinking, because this music has had such importance in the life of the people who can influence the state mood of people because this can have various effects on the human brain that can trigger a release of neurotransmitters that would trigger people to change their moods or take certain attitudes to listening to certain kinds of music.As expressed in this sentence Rossini “Music is a sublime art Precisely Because, unable to imitate reality, it rises above ordinary nature into an Ideal World, and With heavenly harmony moves the earthly passions�.[1] This is evident because people use music as a regulator of mood, promote physical and psychological health of people and this happens due to the commitment of the neurochemical systems of the body thus helping to motivation and the pleasure It creates in people like the excitement and social relationship with people. Music can stimulate the production of certain neurotransmitters that are responsible for certain stimuli and sensations that occur in the human body; cortisol, serotonin, oxytocin, opioids, which are neurotransmitters associated with feelings associated with love, sadness, joy as well as many others.
So in conclusion the music can play an important part in the lives of people and how the human body reacts to these stimuli and this can determine the mood of a person as well as change the thinking of people, and these have much influence on human life than the letter of these can generate discussion and controversy, it realizes how influential they can be this kind of art in mankind. “Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend�.[2]
[1]http://www.telchiha.com/news-center/Scientific%20News.aspx(image 1) [2]Gioacchino Rossini, quoted in Zanolini, Biografia di Gioacchino Rossini(http://www.williamepowell.com/pdfs/DefinitionsOfMusic.pdf) [3] Ludwig van Beethoven, quoted by Bettina von Arnim. Letter to Goethe(http://www.williamepowell.com/pdfs/DefinitionsOfMusic.pdf) [4] http://daniellevitin.com/levitinlab/articles/2013-TICS_1180.pdf (image 2)+
Best original score and best original Song The music in the movies has served as a setting tool for particular scenes. These compositions also help to convey to the viewer feelings, conditions and ideas that the actors through their dialogues are unable to express.For this reason, the major film awards in the world dedicate a space to the recognition of these compositions and their authors. The Oscars gives the award for best original score since 1934, on that occasion the award was given to Victor Schertzinger and Gus Kahn for the film “One Night of Love” (2). The Golden Globe gives this prize since 1947, these year the award went to Max Steiner for the film “Life with Father” (3). This year the "Oscar" for the best original score was awarded to Alexandre Desplat for the film “great hotel Budapest”. Meanwhile the “Golden Globe” in this year for the best original song was awarded to Jóhann Jóhannsson by “The Theory of Everything”. probably do not remember the soundtrack of a film but it sure will be a song that identifies the film. The award for best original song is awarded to the author of the soundtrack that appears in some section of the film. This award has been given to some of the best exponents of music in every age of history, such as: Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Phil Collins, Lionel Richie and others. The Oscars gives the award for best original song since 1934, on that occasion the award was awarded to Herb Magidson for his song “the continental” that's appears in the film"The Gay Divorcee" (3). Meanwhile the Golden Globe gives the prize since 1962, in this year the award went to Dimitri Tiomkin Town for the song “Without Pity” that appears in the film of the same name (4). This year the “Oscar” and “Golden Globe” for the
best original song were granted to John Legend and the rapper “Common” for the song “Glory” from the movie named “Selma”. [1]http://rateyourmusic.com/list/obelisk/golden_globe_award__winners__be st_original_score/ [2]http://rateyourmusic.com/list/obelisk/academy_award__winners__best_or iginal_score/ [3]http://www.eudesign.com/oscars/osc-bsng.htm [4]http://www.goldenglobes.com/winners-nominees/best-original-song-motionpictur [6]http://culturebox.francetvinfo.fr/cinema/evenements/alexandre-desplat-la-frenchtouch-musicale-dhollywood-a-loscar-212443(image 1) [5]http://cedricced.com/2015/01/13/john-legend-and-common-will-have-a-nationsinging-glory-single-review/ (image 2)
Harry Potter and The deathly Hallows Part 2. The second part of Harry Potter and The deathly Hallows, released on 7 July 2011, was the most seen picture of that year raising 1.342 billion of dollars in box office, the final movie of the Harry Potter saga. Starring with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ronald Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), who star the history for more than 10 years, we saw them growing up throughout the years, since they star Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). “The Harry Potter movies showed us their characters growing older in real time: unlike Just William or Bart Simpson, Daniel Radcliffe's Harry was going to grow up like a normal person and never before has any film or any book.”[1] In this final battle Harry, Ron and Hermione continue fighting against the Voldemort followers to destroy the “horcruxes” that the lord needs to stay alive, but at the end Harry discover that the final horcrux will be something that they couldn`t expect, something that Dumbledore hide for years, and it was revealed only when Harry was prepared, now he has to take a decision that can change the source of the battle. At the end the expected fight between Harry and Voldemort was presented but it doesn’t was the amazing battle that was expected by the fans, a really obscure final movie that shows how the movie grew up too, since the innocence of a group of child until the desperate run to save them friends and relatives. In this movie finally we got some clarity about the mysterious history of Snape the apparently murder of Dumbledore, but like always it`s something that Dumbledore knew and the rest of us ignore, something that can change how we see one of the most important characters of this saga, showing us a short memory of Severus Snape. A wonderful movie that close one of the most popular and followed saga of all time. “This is such an entertaining, beguiling, charming and exciting picture. It reminded me of the thrill I felt on seeing the very first one.” [1] [1]http://www.theguardian.com/film/2011/jul/07/harry-potter-deathly-hallows-part-2review http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/15/movies/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-part-2-review.html?_r=0 http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=harrypotter72.htm http://www.imdb.com/search/title?year=2011,2011&title_type=feature&sort=moviemeter,asc
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Top blockbuster movies 2012 THE AVENGERS The avengers was made by Marvel Studios and directed by Joss Whedon. It was released on 11 of April 2012 in the Hollywood's "El Capitan Theatre" and on 21 of April 2012 in all world. This movie was based on the Marvel Comics and it talks about an American Superhoeroe's team that they must save the world from a threat. This film was nominated at the Academy Awards like a Best Achievement in Visual Effects. The main characters are: Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, Chris Evans as Captain America, Mark Ruffalo as Hulk, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow. This film grossed over $1.5 billion in all world and became in one of the better movies of all time, competing with movies like a Titanic and Avatar.
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES
This film was directed by Christopher Nolan, distributed by Warner Bross. Picture and It was released in New York. It is the third and the last film of the Nolan’s Batman trilogy, which started on 2005. This movie has a duration for 165 minutes and had the performance of Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne (Batman), Gary Oldman as Commissioner Gordon, Tom Hardy as Bane and Anne Hathaway as Selina. This film talks about the returns of Batman for save the Gotham’s city, because Selina, Bane and others characters are seeking change the pace of this place. Finally, this film grossed $ 1.08 billion.
SKYFALL
Skyfall was directed by Sam Mendes and made by Eon Productions. It was released at the Royal Albert Hall on 23 October 2012, in London. This is the film twenty three about the secret agent 007. It won many awards like: two BAFTA Awards, two Academy Awards and two Grammys. His main character is Daniel Craig as James Bond, who must fight and defend headquarter of MI6. Other important characters are: Judi Dench as M, Javier Bardem as Silva and Naomie Harris as Eve. It became in the most grossed film in United Kingdom surpassing Avatar and in the most popular of Bond’s series, which started on 1962. This film grossed over $ 978 billion in all world.
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Top blockbuster movies 2013 Among the best films of 2013, we find “Iron Man 3”, “Fast & Furious 6” and “World War Z”. IRON MAN 3 The first film in the world ranking is Iron Man 3, which film based on the Marvel Comics superhero Iron Man. This is the third installment of the “Iron Man” series. It had a running time of 130 minutes. It was directed by Shane Black with Robert Downey, Jr.Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau and Paul Bettany reprising their roles as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Pepper Potts, James Rhodes/War Machine, Happy Hogan and J.A.R.V.I.S. This movie was filmed in different places, including Bern (Switzerland), Malibu (California) and Los Angeles (California). Part of the music used in this film was composed exclusively for Iron Man. With a budget of USD$ 200’000.000 they stayed with USD$ 1’215.439.994. This film won different awards, among they, it can find “BMI Film & TV Award” in the category Film Music and “Golden Trailer Award” in the category best in show. FAST & FURIOUS 6 The second film in the world ranking is Fast & Furious 6. This is the sixth delivery of the “Fast & Furious” series and it had a running time of 130 minutes. This movie was directed by Justin Lin and starring Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Chris Bridges, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, whom will reprise their previous roles. With a budget of $160 million they stayed with USD $788.7 million. This film won “Saturn Award” in the category Best Action/Adventure Film and “Golden Trailer Award” in the category best action TV sport. WORLD WAR Z The third film in the world ranking is World War Z, an American post-apocalyptic horror film starring Brad Pitt, based on the novel by the same name by Max Brooks. It had a running time of 116 minutes. This movie was directed by Marc Forster and starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, James Badge Dale and Matthew Fox. With a budget of $190 million they stayed with $540 million. This film won “Saturn Award” in the category Best Thriller Film.
Top blockbuster movies 2014
Cinema is not just an expression of modern art; it has always been one of the best options for entertainment. This is why we make a top 3 of the highest grossing films in the world over the past 4 years. Number 3: Maleficent Although it was based on the classic story of Sleeping Beauty, the film is about a totally different situation, in which Angelina Jolie represents a character in two opposite sides, goodness and malignity, supporting a story of love, betrayal and revenge. Director Robert Stromberg recognized by designs and produces films that rethinking classical prototypes. He has participated in movies such as Avatar and Alice in Wonderland, his specialty are especial effects, which is evident in this film through the villain. Maleficent was a success around the world collecting about 775.75 million dollars in 2014 and having reviews mostly favorable, emphasizing exceptional performance of Angelina Jolie. Number 2: Galaxy Guardians The continuation of Marvel saga catches attention from followers and the general public, this time is not only an action movie with superheroes, also it has a comic style that meets all kind of people attending theaters. James Gunn, film director, has worked as a screenwriter on films like Scooby-doo and the dawn of the dead. Adventure of the Galaxy has assured him recognition and expectation getting an income of 772.09 million dollars. Number 1: Transformers, the era of extinction: The series has already become a classic in cinemas. In 2014 director Michael Bay launched the latest movie: Transformers the era of extinction that motivated thousands of followers to go to the cinemas. As usual special effects, fights and machines were the stars of the film and although it is the highest grossing film of that year, with $ 1.0874 billion dollars; the film was criticized for its content. Critics said the film is full of striking visual elements that distract, but the content had same components of previous films, despite of this, the faithful followers of Transformers continue considering it the best film in the world, generating profits and recognition to the director and producing team.