These are a few tracks that I have found on the internet that I believe would be appropriate for our horror opening. Unfortunately, the likely hood of the composer, or the corporation he works for, letting me use them for free is very slim. As they have no lyrics whatsoever, I believe that they can be particularly effective in setting a specific tone of isolation and despair that is needed in our horror opening. The biggest downside ( other than the fact that getting permission to use them would be unlikely) is that they don’t last the 2 minutes needed, with most lasting under a minute. The tracks are all electronic and were composed by Kelly bailey for the videogame half life 2.
Radio: a creepy track, which sounds very jumbled and messy, voices can faintly be heard at the beginning. Just as the track begins to pick up steam, it abruptly ends, further adding to the fear it gives offhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxLPnMrEvkM
dirac shore: a strange ambient track, with various water sounds. Bubbling and running water can be heard throughout the track. This would be ideal for our horror opening, due to a focus on water related deaths.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53kd7f4iefk&feature=related
probably not a problem : a strange track with a focus on trumpets, with loud beeps fading the music in and out. The sections with the beeps is reminiscent of the theme to the film ‘aliens’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFUI6w3yzsM
requiem for ravenholm: a shortened version of ravenholm reprise, punctuated with a large guitar wail. Could be used to powerful dramatic effect if used in a correct situationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b_CxSQ3r8U
ravenholm reprise: a track that flows and peaks and dips in intensity. The ding of a triangle can be heard every so often, giving the track a creepy foreboding tone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzMO_aJ4gmc&feature=related
dream is collapsing: the chances of getting this track, composed by Hans Zimmer for the film inception, would be next to impossible. However, I do feel that it would work excellently in our planned opening, as the tracks frequent crescendos and changes of pace would suit the footage planned in our storyboards very wellhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlcJ-fDmDhA
Very interesting post Elliot. Some good research here. Remember your music has to be copyright free so if it's composed for another text the exam board won't let you use it either! Have a look on www.unsignedbandweb.com for some usable tunes.
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