research: picking documentary music

Here are the example of each component:

1. Determine the Mood or Tone

Here is a great example of understanding the mood and tone of your film. It begins with a tranquil score to coincide with the sprawling landscape imagery. Then as the mood changed to one of exhilaration, the music makes that change as well. Just remember your music doesn’t always need to be epic, but rather is needs to supplement and aid the mood and tone of your film film.

2. Use Music to Enhance Emotion

In the video  you will see the introduction to his 2011 documentary film Samsara, which relies only on visuals, location audio, and music. The result is an emotional opening, one that continues throughout the film through the sequences like the man behind the desk, food, military, and Mecca.

3. Don’t Be Afraid of Silence

Usage of silence by looking at Tony Zhou‘s video The Art of Silence.

4. Music Can Drive Pace

Oscar nominated documentary film Cartel Land. In the scene below we’ll watch as the music builds in tension as the Mexican Police conduct raids on the cartels, this in-turn highlights the dangers and violence of the situation.

link: https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/how-to-pick-music-for-documentary-film/