The style is overtly minimalistic which is appealing and in this case, has a timeless quality to it.ĥ. Einaudi’s music beautifully captures the essence of this inspiring film with its transparency and gently flowing melody. The subject matter of this film is touching and at times difficult to watch. The Intouchables – (Una Mattina) by Ludovico Einaudi The pace of the theme is somewhat subdued as if reluctant or struggling to be heard. The sense of drama and adventure is effortlessly portrayed in this melody, orchestrated for strings with a piano solo. This theme is as epic as the movie it accompanies. There is an engaging playfulness to the opening of the theme and it is certainly approachable for beginner piano players.ģ. The music reflects the uniqueness of Forrest Gump in its child-like simplicity, almost reminiscent of a playground song. Forrest Gump Main Theme by Alan SilvestriĪ wonderfully naïve and open movie theme featuring the piano as the lead instrument. The piece is minimal in style but fluidly melodic and lyrical.Ģ. Whilst studying in England at Kings College, London, Yiruma released his first album called “Love Scene” and he has enjoyed a huge following ever since. Yiruma is a pianist/composer, born in South Korea. This astonishingly beautiful piano solo was used in the movie Twilight (2008) and has become a massive hit with both the Twilight fans and the many followers of Yiruma. In this article, I explore a handful of the most celebrated works for the instrument. It has given rise to some of the most extraordinary pieces of film music, stretching back to the days of the silent movie. Perhaps the appeal of this instrument is that its range spans over seven and a quarter octaves with enormous expressive qualities.
The piano has become an iconic instrument for numerous films over the years, from the days of the silent film to the present day.
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