Film soundtracks have evolved into true gems that elevate our cinematic experiences. Today, live film music concerts allow us to connect with those emotions and transport us to unique worlds and moments just by closing our eyes. Wonderful tributes that celebrate the evocative power of this art form, even by candlelight!
Candlelight brings to Madrid the perfect concerts to turn the best movie soundtracks into something truly unforgettable. With highly anticipated programs such as Magic Soundtracks or the Tribute to Ludovico Einaudi, each concert is an intimate and dazzling celebration of the best of the big screen.
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Where to see live movie music concerts in Madrid
In Madrid, iconic film soundtracks find the best venues. Candlelight transforms unique venues such as the Ateneo de Madrid, the Palacio de los Duques de Santoña or the Four Seasons Hotel into places where music takes on a new, intimate and evocative dimension. Venues such as the majestic Teatro Real, with the compositions of Ennio Morricone and John Williams, or the WiZink Center, show that this city knows how to make film music shine in all its formats.
“Music in a film should be like a glove that fits the hand perfectly.” – Bernard Herrmann
How do great soundtracks help the narrative of films?
Music reinforces emotions in film and there are many examples of this: doesn’t the Imperial March intensify Darth Vader‘s presence in Star Wars? Or aren’t the scenes in Schindler’s List made even more heartbreaking by its stirring score? Not to mention the scares in The Conjuring (or any horror movie) making us shriek with that terrifying music that keeps us awake at night.
Whether fast, intense or melodic, the music guides us through the plot of the film at the right pace. So while in Mad Max we find a frenetic soundtrack to complement and accelerate the action, Spike Jonze’s Her uses soft, melancholic melodies perfect for accentuating the introspection of the narrative.
A curious fact about music in cinema
Did you know that the mythical shower scene in Psycho almost didn’t have music? However, Alfred Hitchcock was so impressed with Bernard Herrmann’s composition that he decided to include it, later agreeing that a third of the film’s impact was due to this chilling violin piece. Yee! yee! yee! yee!