How the music of 'ARRIVAL' works

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🎶 Scoring Points: Post-Determined - On the Music of Arrival (Episode 3)

🚀 Let's explore the score for Arrival!
Join me in this episode as we explore the deeply emotional and complex score of Arrival (2016), composed by the brilliant Jóhann Jóhannsson. We’ll dive into the unique techniques that make this score a perfect match for Denis Villeneuve’s visionary storytelling, blending minimalism with neo-classicism to create a haunting sonic experience.

📅 Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 1:13 - Arrival: A New Kind of Sci-Fi Score
• 2:06 - Reality Making
• 3:00 - Exploring Neo-Classicism in Film Scores
• 4:06 - Director as Auteur, Composer as Muse
• 6:54 - Jóhannsson’s Sonic Signature
• 10:20 - A Meta Enigma: Music and Meaning
• 11:27 - Language, Voice, and the Sound of Communication
• 14:58 - Strings: Evoking Melancholy and Chaos
• 18:51 - Summary
• 20:18 - Midi Mockup: “One of Twelve”

🎧 What to Expect:
We’ll break down some of Jóhann Jóhannsson’s groundbreaking compositional techniques from Arrival and beyond, highlighting how his use of strings, voice, and minimalist motifs create an atmosphere of both melancholy and mystery. Plus, I’ll share my MIDI mockup of the cue “One of Twelve,” recreated in Logic Pro X, where we’ll explore how Jóhannsson built tension and emotion through sound.

📚 Further Reading:
Curious to learn more? Check out the literature references for fascinating discussions on film adaptations, auteur theory, and how Jóhannsson redefined modern film scores.

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If you love exploring the art of film music and want to dive deeper into the scores behind your favorite movies, make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications! Let’s discuss the power of music in storytelling—leave a comment below with your thoughts!

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Literature References:

Arrival — Examining an Adaptation. (2017). YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTxvzkwVsQE.

Willems, P. (2023). Who Is Killing Cinema? – A Murder Mystery. [online] www.youtube.com. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQF82Kj-v0E.

Hill, A. (2017) Scoring the screen: The secret language of film music. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard Books.

Editors on Editing: Arrival - Joe Walker, ACE. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxHOErwS9Bg.

Fauria, K. (2023). Book Review: ‘Hitchcock’s Blondes’ wants to see old Hollywood stars not through the director’s gaze. [online] The Independent. Available at: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/alfred-hitchcock-ap-tippi-hedren-hollywood-b2426632.html [Accessed 28 Mar. 2024].

Jóhann Jóhannsson - Arrival (Trailer). (2016). YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsaRJ4j4xIo.

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