Wednesday Medley.... Films and Scores

Wednesday Medley is Music & Film
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Everything below this line is copied from the National Calendar website.

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NATIONAL FILM SCORE DAY

As the opening scenes of a long-anticipated movie begin to flicker across the screen, a rising cadence undulates through the theater setting the mood. A musical note plays, then two, and soon the theater is filled with a beautifully layered orchestral music masterwork. This musical accompaniment to the film you’re watching is called the “Film Score.”

On April 3, National Film Score Day recognizes the musical masterpieces called “Film Scores” and, more specifically, the very talented composers who create them.

Imagine your favorite film without a few well-placed notes enhancing the emotion of a dramatic on-screen exchange or some rousing orchestral music elevating the intensity of a thrilling chase scene. Would Star Wars, Jaws, The Lord of the Rings films, or the Harry Potter films be the same without their complementary musical scores? Without the film score, would we be compelled to cower in fear in our seats, or imagine a fascinating newly discovered world? Music heightens emotions, sharpens our senses and focuses our attention. Without a doubt, the film score indeed is the fiery soul of a film.

Throughout film history, from the perennial classics to the modern day blockbusters, we easily recognize our favorite movies merely by a few notes of a film’s orchestral soundtrack. Those chords often ignite a rush of fond memories and, with each new film released, a talented composer creates another magnificent work of musical art that elicits a new set of lasting movie memories.

Everything above is copied from the National Calendar website.

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1. Let's talk about film scores/songs. What is the first one that you thought about when you saw today's subject? 

The Sound o f Music

2. Do you remember the first movie you ever saw on the "big screen"? Yes. Would you tell us about it? I remember  seeing some films  as a young child and I wish I hadn't seen..  going to the cinema with friends wasn't always the best idea.. like seeing the Monster from the deep Lagoon!  Holding your hands over your face for 90 minutes  wasn't  that fun...  But  actually seeing  the Sound of Music for the first time  was a huge thrill for me and I  wanted to watch it over and over again.. I still do!

3. Who is your favorite female movie star? Who is your favorite male movie star? Go ahead and list more than one if you must.  I loved the Doris Day movies with each of her leading men... I  adored Cary Grant and Gary Cooper, Gregory Peck,   Jack Lemmon,  and Jimmy Stewart!!!   Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn and  Gene Kelly were great favorites.Today, yes I love Sandra Bullock  and Gerard Butler to name a couple.

4. How about those old black & white movies! Which one do you always stop and watch, even just a little, when channel surfing? Always, Cary Grant, although  I cannot find any old  movie channels anymore..  Gosh, I miss  them!!!

5. Is there a movie quote that makes you laugh or one that you repeat often in life that you can share with us? Will we know what movie it comes from without you telling us? 

“Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.” 

“I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse.” 

“Go ahead, make my day.”

“May the Force be with you.”

6. Please share something random about your week with us
Last week  on the last day we were spending with  our dearest grands and  daughter in the Boston area,    I  was helping  daughter  get some items from their storage   closet that she wanted us to bring home with us..  She had  gotten the  toddler bed and I  stepped in to get the slats..  as I was  beginning to stand upright  suddenly  I was bonked on the head  .. I thought  we were having an earthquake or the sky was falling.  I was almost knocked off my feet and completely stunned.  Daughter  lifted the 4x4 maple post off of me and  was  screaming for  dad to come quickly  I  Placed my hand on my head  in  recoil and  when I drew my hand  I  saw  it was covered in blood..  I had a nasty gash ...  spent my last day with the girls in the emergency room.. and came back with 6 staples in my head.  Thankfully.  they were removed Monday but I still have a  pretty sore noggin!