Film Scoring Psychology: Episode 1 | The Protagonist
Welcome to film scoring psychology! In this series, you will discover the inner workings of film, story, the audience, and how they connect.
(Since making lego animations has been a favorite hobby of mine since elementary school, I wanted to include it in this video to add some fun to the learning experience).
The Polar Express: "Seeing is Believing” by Alan Silvestri (Score Reduction and Analysis)
A full score reduction of the hobo scene from The Polar Express.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J4CEbd3kLI
With Danny Elfman's score for the 1989 Batman came an intricate use of themes and sounds. When it came to the Joker specifically, there was no theme. Rather, Elfman wrote a collection of cues that were as disjointed and sporadic as the Joker himself. Find out how he did that in this episode of Composer Toolbox!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ob6MQlriE
A full score reduction of the asteroid field chase scene from The Empire Strikes Back.
Frank Lehman Article: https://franklehman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MA-Article.pdf
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaQ7HHkEQDw
Batman Returns: "Selina Transforms” by Danny Elfman (Score Reduction and Analysis)
A full score reduction of Selina's transformation scene from Batman Returns.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6p49kvvt18
Star Wars: "Battle Over Coruscant” by John Williams (Score Reduction and Analysis)
A full score reduction of the battle over Coruscant from Star Wars, Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQqv0xTfyR8
Revenge of the Sith: "Anakin's Betrayal” by John Williams (Score Reduction and Analysis)
A full score reduction of the Jedi purge scene from Revenge of the Sith.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UsTWq_MHxM
The Force Awakens: "Attack on the Village” by John Williams (Score Reduction and Analysis)
A full score reduction of the opening village attack scene from Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6tOknN1HUE
L.A. Confidential: "Bloody Christmas” by Jerry Goldsmith (Score Reduction and Analysis)
A full score reduction of the bloody Christmas scene from L.A. Confidential.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tLNNe2lRMQ
A full score reduction of the ending cue from The Last Samurai.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DavidMcCaulley
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvlBd6gVJ-s