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Short melodies used to identify characters are called motives.
Brazilian-born singer Elizete Moreira Cardoso (1920-1990), also known as Elizeth Cardoso, sang the original version of Manha De Carnaval in the soundtrack of the film Black Orfeus. The actress in the film, American-born Marpessa Dawn, lip-synched the song, but did not sing it.
Yes, Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus both have brief cameos in the film version of Mamma Mia. Andersson appears as the piano player on the dock during "Dancing Queen". Ulvaeus appears in a toga at the end of the film during "Waterloo". Andersson also plays keyboards on the soundtrack, including for Amanda Seyfried's solo of "Thank You For the Music" over the end credits. Three other original Abba session musicians (guitarist Lesse Wellander, bassist Rutger Gunnarsson, and drummer Per Lindvall) also play on the sountrack. Of course Andersson and Ulveaus are producers and composers for both the film and the stage play.
mixing and synchronizing the music with the film, and mixing the music with the film soundtrack
mixing and synchronizing the music with the film, and mixing the music with the film soundtrack (APEX)
Charles Ives
Richard Wagner
they cant be copyed from someone else and they have to make sure its suitable for the film
Well-known composers like Ennio Morricone or John Williams will almost automatically get their own screen recognition. Lesser-known composers might be given that if the director or producer thinks they've done a superlative job, or if the contract they sign calls for it. There is no rule about it.
The great escape
Tim Burton
Yes - libraries like Cutting Edge Film Scores and Score Revolution provide filmmusic for re-use in other productions
to be used in film scores
"Hedwig's Theme" was composed by John Williams for the Harry Potter film series. Williams is a renowned film composer known for creating numerous iconic musical scores.
You can find a database of film scores online at the Film Tracks website. Other features of this site include reviews, ratings, awards, tributes and a public forum.
This film was directed by Richard LaGravenese. He is best known for writing "The Fisher King".
Jane Hamsher is best known for writing the book 'Killer Instinct'. Jane Hamsher is an author, blogger, and US film producer. She was born on July 25, 1959.