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The 30-minute documentary about the music score for one of the most accurate medieval content in motion picture history is usually included in the DVD release of Peter Glenville's film. And rightly so because this is a very helpful stuff not only for the fans of the genre but also for anybody interested in how the music score in the film is being created.
No doubt about the fact that music constitutes a great degree in the success of the film. To a greater extent, the role of music appears significant in the historical movies where the certain period of time is being evoked by the tunes. At the same time, it is important to incorporate that within the emotions of certain scenes. Who is needed in that respect is someone who can create this effect and lead the viewers to the accurate atmosphere. The young and inexperienced at the time Laurence Rosenthal appeared to be right for that task...
In this short documentary Mr Rosenthal himself briefly supplies us with certain hints about the background material that he used for the concrete tracks. One fact makes the whole composition an accurate piece of work for both learned historians and the contemporary movie buffs: the medieval music combined with the modern elements, history combined with entertainment. This primarily refers to the title theme based upon the medieval hymn to the Holy Ghost VENI, SANCTE SPIRITU (sometimes referred to as the 'Golden Sequence'). That tune is soon supplied with modern instruments that appear and express powerful yet changeable emotions. Among many curiosities mentioned, a great revelation appears to be the cooperation with the Gregorian Chant singers, young boys from the singing school near London, young boys who "were singing like gods." (Rosenthal). Indeed, the blissful chants are quintessential in the very spirit of the period. But not only sacred music... what needs particular attention is the Gwendolen's song...the Welsh song Mr Rosenthal consulted with Sian Phillips, the Welsh born actress who sings it in the film. It is amazing what Mr Rosenthal recalls in that case...
A highly recommended documentary with lots of interesting stuff, clear and insightful presentation of the topic, great for both the movie and the music buffs. The culture of Mr Rosenthal's language and his high standard of conveying emotions in viewpoints make it one of the most convincing documentaries I have seen.
No doubt about the fact that music constitutes a great degree in the success of the film. To a greater extent, the role of music appears significant in the historical movies where the certain period of time is being evoked by the tunes. At the same time, it is important to incorporate that within the emotions of certain scenes. Who is needed in that respect is someone who can create this effect and lead the viewers to the accurate atmosphere. The young and inexperienced at the time Laurence Rosenthal appeared to be right for that task...
In this short documentary Mr Rosenthal himself briefly supplies us with certain hints about the background material that he used for the concrete tracks. One fact makes the whole composition an accurate piece of work for both learned historians and the contemporary movie buffs: the medieval music combined with the modern elements, history combined with entertainment. This primarily refers to the title theme based upon the medieval hymn to the Holy Ghost VENI, SANCTE SPIRITU (sometimes referred to as the 'Golden Sequence'). That tune is soon supplied with modern instruments that appear and express powerful yet changeable emotions. Among many curiosities mentioned, a great revelation appears to be the cooperation with the Gregorian Chant singers, young boys from the singing school near London, young boys who "were singing like gods." (Rosenthal). Indeed, the blissful chants are quintessential in the very spirit of the period. But not only sacred music... what needs particular attention is the Gwendolen's song...the Welsh song Mr Rosenthal consulted with Sian Phillips, the Welsh born actress who sings it in the film. It is amazing what Mr Rosenthal recalls in that case...
A highly recommended documentary with lots of interesting stuff, clear and insightful presentation of the topic, great for both the movie and the music buffs. The culture of Mr Rosenthal's language and his high standard of conveying emotions in viewpoints make it one of the most convincing documentaries I have seen.
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- marcin_kukuczka
- Jul 10, 2011
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