The music that supports the story in a film has tremendous power to enhance and even determine the emotion and impact of a scene. How is film music created and why does it work the way it does? How has film music evolved over time? Join Ottawa composer and film music lover Jack Hui Litster on a guided tour of the award-winning music that has brought to life many iconic action adventure films from the 1960s to today.
Dates: Thursdays, March 21 – April 25, 2024.
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Location: In-Person, Carleton University Campus – St. Patrick’s Building
Registered participants will receive an email from the LLeaP team, sharing the room number and parking instructions prior to the first day of this series.
Topics:
- Week 1: Introduction.
- Week 2: The music of spaghetti westerns.
- Week 3: The music of martial arts films.
- Week 4: The music of epic fantasy action films.
- Week 5: The music of superhero films.
- Week 6: The music of war films.
About the Lecturer: Jack has worked as a performer, composer and producer throughout the past two decades. He has composed and recorded over 75 songs in genres including jazz, folk, opera, orchestral, funk, and electronic. His music has been featured in videos, podcasts, and in performance. Jack currently works as Composer-in-Residence for both OperOttawa and Voices Dance Project. Jack’s debut solo album Shining Suns was released in 2022 and is available on Spotify. A graduate of Carleton’s Master of Arts in Music and Culture program, Jack currently works as a Contract Instructor in Carleton’s music department, where he teaches courses on popular music and film music. Hear more at jackhuilitster.com.
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