If we took away the main theme from Pirates of the Caribbean, how would we know that Jack Sparrow is about to do something stupid? And if The Godfather didn’t have the notes of the clarinet and viola following every glance, would we feel just as intimidated? The best movie soundtracks are those that make you feel beyond the images. Notes from composers like John Williams that transport us to places and emotions we haven’t even experienced.
Film scores that, increasingly, go beyond the small or big screen to become the repertoire of live concerts. And Valencia is no exception, and the Candlelight series is an example of this. Tributes to genres of all kinds, including scores such as those of Christopher Nolan’s films, Bridgerton or horror film soundtracks.
And all in an intimate atmosphere in which cinema projections are replaced by the light of thousands of candles. Some of the city’s most emblematic spaces are filled with the warmth of iconic soundtracks, taking the magic of the fourth and seventh arts to a whole new level.
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Candlelight soundtrack concert highlights in Valencia
258355″>Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton
Wherever it feels like living in a Bridgerton’s ball, that’s where. A tribute to the hypnotic Shondaland series on Netflix where you can listen to those contemporary hits in their most intimate format, with one (important) difference: here you live it live.
A professional string quartet will be in charge of playing the notes of hits like Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy or Robyn’s Dancing On My Own on violin and cello. And all in a warm atmosphere surrounded by thousands of candles. Seeing The Bridgertons is fine, but feeling like you’re in there feels just a little bit better.
All Candlelight Soundtrack Tribute Concerts
Where to see live soundtrack concerts in Valencia
Valencia is a perfect city to listen to live music, be it soundtracks or any other genre. Some venues such as the Palau de les Arts, the Auditorio Marina Sur or the Ateneo Mercantil are already well-established places in the city to enjoy classical music events or candlelight tributes with Candlelight concerts.
However, beyond these well-known venues, The Westin Valencia Hotel is another example of places to enjoy live music. Music in Valencia is not only in its auditoriums and music halls!
“There was a time when people feared that film music would displace classical music.” – Y. G. Mahendran
How do soundtracks help the narrative of films?
Soundtracks manage to reflect emotions and conflicts, allowing viewers to identify the motivations and feelings of each character. For example, in Star Wars, John Williams’ soundtrack reflects the emotions and conflicts of the characters: from the threat of Darth Vader in Imperial March to the bravery and hope of the protagonists that evoke some of their heroic themes.
Music in film transforms the viewer’s experience, immersing them in thrilling and evocative worlds such as Psycho. In this Hitchcock film, the violin notes, especially in the iconic shower scene, create an atmosphere of tension and fear in which the viewer participates.
A fun fact about film music
In the early days of cinema, silent films were accompanied by live orchestras that improvised music according to the action on screen. This evolved into today’s soundtracks, transforming music into yet another narrative element.