Can Film Thrive without Music?

Music can certainly exist outside of movies, but do you think movies can thrive without music? Have you ever thought about the crucial role that music plays in film? Or is music so integrated into film today that it is tough to think about the latter without the former? In this show, we take a deep dive into the undeniable value of music in film, beginning with early movie industry strategies to blend the two art forms to the contemporary and varied methods of scoring films. After listening, think of your favorite films without the music. Do you enjoy them more or less? Text to let us know, so we can give a shout‑out on the show.For future updates, subscribe to our podcast wherever you listen, and for email updates on all things COTC, subscribe to our website using the link below:https://www.cupofteacritiques.com/subscribe  ReferencesBrand, Neil (Presenter). (2013). Sound of Cinema [Film]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUoL6Jtj4Lo.Chaisson, Chris. (2023). “A Conversation with Film Composer Greg Sgammato.” Cup of Tea Critiques. https://www.cupofteacritiques.com/team/greg-sgammato.Chaisson, Reba. “What’s that Sound?” Cup of Tea Critiques. https://www.cupofteacritiques.com/crumpets/what's-that-sound%3F.Schrader, Matt (Director). (2016).  Score [Film]. Prime Video. https://www.score-movie.com/.Soundfly. (2023). A Brief History of Film Scoring [Film]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lSM0jmhq4w.Thomas, Pete. Taming the Saxophone. https://tamingthesaxophone.com/about/credits.Waletzky, Joshua (Director). (1992). Music for the Movies: Bernard Herrmann [Film]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Bej6w8yXQ. Send us Fan MailSUBSCRIBEFooterWe hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed sharing. Join us again for another deep look with a deep brew!Stay in touch on all things COTC by subscribing on our website at cupofteacritiques.com.Follow us on Letterboxd at COTCritiques.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at CUPOFTEACRITIQUES.For comments and questions, email us at [email protected].