Thoughts of a confused man Pt.2

So here is the remainder of my thoughts thus far:

As well as escapism and grittiness from the lesser budgeted foreign films, their scores tend to be rooted in that of the country in which the film is made, with orchestras and even instruments associated with the said country. A perfect example of this is Pedro Almodovar’s Talk To Her. The score here is wretched with emotions and high strung instruments, played by orchestras, but traditional Latin-based instruments such as the maracas feature prominently in the track Hable Con Ella, and of course, the Spanish guitar, which is featured throughout the score. The emotional bond the orchestra and traditional, native instruments forge is one of the reasons this score is so lauded. The composer, Alberto Iglesias, took many plaudits for his work here, and this led me to think; what sort of relationship did he have with the director to create this score that has been deemed so successful?

The special relationship between a director and composer is an intriguing one. Through previous projects it has been learned that even when relations between both are at times tempestuous(see Hitchcock & Herrmann), they can still prove to be extremely fruitful(see the infamous scene in Psycho were Janet Leigh is attacked). It is this intriguing and beguiling relationship that has sparked something inside of me to find out what just goes on between a director and composer, and to see how it effects the outcome of the film.

 
The first method of research is to watch films. By watching films and taking mental note of the music will help me to gauge if the score works with the scene. Having had experience in writing about films in past projects could be beneficial, although this project is more based on the relationship a director has with his composer.

To help explore ideas and thoughts, I initially discuss them with my peers to see if these ideas are viable. My friends and classmates provide a great wall to bounce my ideas off, and their feedback often helps me in my goal of completing tasks, in life and in University.