Music can be the lifeblood of a film. It's the backbone that helps us understand how to feel in any given scene, and also helps us understand the filmmaker's intention. It takes a great artist to be able to get all of these things right.Ryan Shore is a composer who scored the documentary Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World. The project featured saxophone solos from the iconic David Sanborn, who recently passed away, and this was one of his last projects before his passing.We talked to Shore about this project and his ability to find emotion and story in all of his notes. Let's dive in. - YouTube www.youtube.com No Film School: Can you tell us more about the inspiration behind the "East Meets West" concept for the score of Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World?Shore: Veselka: The Rainbow on the Corner at the Center of the World presented a unique opportunity to blend the musical styles of Ukraine and New York City to enhance the story. The concept of "East Meets West" in the score has to do with the restaurant Veselka being located in New York City, however they serve Ukrainian food. Veselka was founded, and is still operated by a Ukrainian family, and continues to serve as a hub for the Ukrainian community in the city. Ukrainian-inspired music represented the East, while jazz influences represented the West.NFS: How did you navigate blending Ukrainian folk melodies/instrumentation...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 22 August, 2024