Film soundtracks have come a long way since their beginnings, when they served only to mask the noise of the projectors in theaters. Today, they are an art form in their own right, with filmmakers exploiting their full potential to enrich narratives. Recognizing the fundamental role of music in cinema, Candlelight Rio de Janeiro presents special concerts that pay homage to the great soundtrack hits.
Concerts such as Magic Soundtracks, Rings, Thrones and Dragons and many others bring to life music from a variety of genres, such as action, science fiction, adventure, magic, drama and even video games. Whatever your favorite movie or game, there’s a perfect concert for you to relive those unforgettable emotions and reconnect with the stories that marked your life.
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Where to see live movie soundtrack concerts in Rio
In Rio de Janeiro, several renowned venues offer classical music concerts, providing unforgettable cultural experiences. The Municipal Theater, with its imposing architecture, is one of the city’s main stages, hosting performances by the Municipal Theater Symphony Orchestra and international artists. The Sala Cecília Meireles, an icon of classical music, is also a reference for recitals and concerts by great composers.
Other venues such as the Rio Art Museum (MAR), the Candelária Church and the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (CCBB) also offer classical music concerts, as well as other cultural spaces such as the Riachuelo Theatre and the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), which host performances. These venues are perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in the beauty and depth of classical music in the heart of the city.
How do great soundtracks help the narrative of films?
One of the most important functions of music in a movie is to set the tone and atmosphere of a scene. Fast-paced music with warm colors and larger tones usually describes a convivial atmosphere, while slower tempos and smaller tones often compensate for sad music, reflecting the overall somber mood of the scene.
I think we’re all familiar with this technique, used mainly in suspense, horror and action films. The music usually creates a growing tension that eventually reaches a climax, signaling a sense of impending doom or danger.
A fun fact about movie soundtracks
Sometimes the fictional land of movies can be useful in real life. Did you know that the Bee Gees’ best-selling hit “Stayin’ Alive” is used during CPR training?
The 1977 song was made famous in the iconic movie Saturday Night Fever in the opening credits, where John Travolta is seen walking through the streets of New York and enjoying his double slice pizza. The song also has the ideal rhythm of 100 to 120 compressions per minute for you to perform the maneuver correctly. If you ever find yourself in an emergency situation, now you know what to do!