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April 1st, 2011 | 
Author: For my theatre assignment I had to pick a play, read it, and then find music which I could put into the play. The music has to fit the play and go with the mood. The music can modern music or it can be music from the time period of the play. The play I chose was the importance of being earnest. I read the play but I am having trouble finding music which would go with the mood/plot of the play. Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks.
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Oscar Wilde
Oscar’s "The Importance of Being Earnest" was written in 1895.
This was the "Gay 90’s".
Classical composers :Brahms Dvorak Mahler were the pop stars of 1890’s
1890’s Chamber music.
1890’s English music hall songs.
Wilde liked Chopin amongst others.
This might be helpful:
http://www.historytoday.com/ian-bradley/changing-tune-popular-Music-1890s
1890s English music hall stars: Marie Lloyd, Dan Len, Albert Chevalier, George Robey, Nellie Wallace, Florrie Ford and Vesta Tilley.
English Brass Bands were very popular in the 1890’s.
American Ragtime (Scott Joplin) came out of he 1890’s.
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Most films have amazing orchestral soundtracks and scores. But it is unlike most classical music. I really like this kind of music but havent been able to find anything else to listen to. Is there a specific genre for this music, its difficult to accept it is just film score music. It is very dramatic music, anybody know? And does anybody know any good composers or good soundtracks out there?
It’s contemporary classical music, and it’s usually Post-Modern. Composers of movie scores are generally composers of contemporary classical music. Perhaps the most famous contemporary composer is Philip Glass, who often composes music that would be considered very "peaceful" or "serene." His music was featured in Watchmen, Thin Blue Line, Notes on a Scandal, and more. A more "dramatic" (and equally famous) composer for film scores is Hans Zimmer, who had pieces featured in Inception, Sherlock Holmes, The Lion King, and the Dark Knight. He is an excellent composer, and has won 4 Grammys, 2 Golden Globes, and an Acadamy Award. These artists may make albums from which songs are taken for a film, or they may write pieces specifically for the film.
Perhaps the best way to find music like this is Pandora, which is a website/program you are likely familiar with. If not, it is a free service and Internet radio station that uses algorithms and user feedback to find music you may like based on music you do like. You can find it at www.pandora.com , or you can download the app from the iTunes, Android, or Blackberry app stores. They added classical Music a few years back, and it’s the best bet for a beginner to contemporary classical music. Give it a try, and happy listening
I want to start making my own music, but I’m unsure on what equipment and music editing software I should use. It would be good if the stuff I needed was cheap too, if that’s possible.
Hello Evan,
There are a few that are really good. One is a great price for it’s value. Under 30 bucks. It’s a good music editing and producing software that is very user friendly. All the best and good luck with your Music,
Travis-Former Music Producer