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 LadyInque
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Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:47 am Post subject: New/Old article on wailing in film soundtracks |
 
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Online magazine Salon.com posted an article four years ago about the use of "the vaguely ethnic wail" in movie soundtracks. It cites (probably correctly) the female vocals in Gladiator as the beginning of this trend. I post the link here because, well, I just found it. Also, the author warns about the overuse of the gimmick, and he's right to do so. I know that I myself am a little tired of hearing the plaintive cry. Of course, I also don't care for "Now We Are Free," at all, having heard it thirty times too many. But that's a subject for another thread. On the other hand, I like the vocal track, "Inama Nushif," on the Children of Dune ST. Maybe because the vocals are limited to one track, and maybe mean something unless they don't. Oh, and I like the score a lot.
The other reason I bring this up is that it might have gotten its ultimate recognition as a cliché by being included in the recent score for Tropic Thunder. You can hear it on the track "You're My Brother," with samples here. The vocals are performed by Lisbeth Scott who, among her other works, is partly responsible for making the score for Munich so soul-crushingly sad.
So, what do you guys think? Has the wailing female voice had its day, or will we never get tired of it? |
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weaponlordzero
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I still like it... although it can be used more tastefully in some cases. An example escapes me right now of course. Either way, it can be an emotional layer to the music if done well. It should almost be considered like any other instrument.
BTW, you can always create a poll if you like 
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