Soundtracks are no longer mere accompaniments, but true works of art that transform the cinematic experience. Music has an incomparable power: it envelops you, elevates your emotions and turns every scene into something unforgettable.
Therefore, it is no coincidence that concerts dedicated to the music of emblematic films and directors are gaining more and more followers. And that also includes Buenos Aires. This is the case of Candlelight, whose tributes to soundtracks such as Bridgerton’s, Christopher Nolan ‘s films or Studio Ghibli ‘s films show the passion not only for music, but also for cinema.
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All Candlelight’s soundtrack tribute concerts
Where to see live soundtrack concerts in Buenos Aires
Finding a live concert where we can listen to the songs of that timeless movie we always want to see is very easy if we are in Buenos Aires. Places like the Usina del Arte or the Auditorio Nacional del Palacio Libertad are examples of this.
As well as other venues such as the emblematic Palacio San Miguel, the Centro Asturiano de Buenos Aires or the Auditorio San José, which are also Candlelight stages where the light has the warmth of candles, and the sound has the intimacy of a live concert, and each note is an experience.
“The music of a film has to be that which is neither said, nor seen.” – Ennio Morricone
How do soundtracks help the narrative of films?
How many times were you transported to other times and places thanks to the music? For example, the soundtrack of Moulin Rouge transports us to Paris at the end of the 19th century. Its combination of pop and rock music with elements of the period, such as the cancan or opera, creates a vibrant atmosphere that places us directly in that period, living it directly with the same authenticity as its characters.
Music can enhance the drama of a scene. In Apocalypse Now, classical music intensifies the drama and violence of its scenes, such as the air raid with The Doors’ The End. Or when we listen to Richard Wagner’s Ride of the Walkirias, a musical choice that helps to create a totally memorable visceral impact.
A fun fact about music in the movies
In 1956, Forbidden Planet became the first film to have an all-electronic soundtrack. Instead of traditional instruments, Bebe and Louis Barron used electronic circuits to create futuristic sounds. An innovation that, outside the rules of the musicians’ union of the time, meant that they were not officially recognized as composers.