Film Music

Film music, or soundtrack, began in the early days of cinema when silent films were accompanied by live orchestras, presumably to distract audiences from the fact that the plots often made no sense at all. This genre encompasses everything from sweeping orchestral scores to quirky tunes that fit perfectly with a montage of someone eating cereal, making it a bit like the musical equivalent of a cinematic Swiss Army knife. Its impact is undeniable, as even the most forgettable movie can be recalled by the iconic score that will forever haunt your dreams—or make you weep like a baby, depending on your film of choice.