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jerry Goldsmith - gremlins
humorously chaotic atmosphere - like clowns causing mischief in ButC bizarre synthesised sounds mimicking the voices of gremlins
upbeat tempo
persistent quavers "om-pah" ostinato
syncopated rhythms
Wojciech Killar- Dracular
similar to Batmans leitmotif. Both "dark" characters of the night (Bat/vampire) - some melody and tonality with slight variation in rhythm consists of rising 4th and descending semitone
low brass timbres
triplet rhythm creating suspense in military march manner
John Williams - Superman/ Star wars
"superhero' elements - leitmotif has strong emphasis on brass instruments and fanfares
major keys used instead of minor (Batman is an antihero)
harmonic stability- as opposed to chromatic uses perfect 5th leap -Batman leitmotif mainly consists of semitones
Jerry Goldsmith- Planet of the Apes "The Hunt"
exploits instruments (muted brass, false harmonics on strings ) uses timpani rolls that crescendo to a climax
unconventional instruments give "other worldly" feel. Elfman uses synthesisers, sound effects and "childlike" instruments like celesta and temple blocks to convey eeriness. Goldsmithuses ethnic instruments (boobams) to reflect apes.
driving obstinate rhythms, syncopation and frequent time signature changes
Danny Elfman - Edward Scissorhands
main title has similar features to Batman, Childlike/ magical celesta dominates with high strings and choir "ooh" and "ah" countermelodies
minor tonalities used in soundtrack with semitone movement in melodies
sighing choir idea explored
similar use of instrumentation (symphony orchestra) including glissandos and harp flourishes before build ups.