The film Score, or in simple terms: the music that plays in the background of the movie.
Some say that the perfect score is one the audience doesn't even notice and usually the average moviegoer doesn't. Take the last scene in Star Wars for example. Luke Skywalker had just lead the Rebels to victory by destroying the death star, (spoilers) and are now being awarded by princess Leia.
It's a triumphant scene, everyone is happy, good has prevailed and evil has lost. As our heroes walk down the isle to be honored. The struggle throughout the movie pays off in the end and we feel that in the scene.
But what happens if there isn't any music? Lets take a look at a video I found on youtube. "Star Wars Without Williams." by Auralnauts.
Did you feel the difference?
Right when the score cuts off we are left with a scene that falls flat. The walk down the isle seems to take forever and the glances our main characters share is awkward to say the least. The whole scene seems to take a whole lot longer than it should be, and when the famous end music plays, I for one am thankful for John Williams.
And also the power of Scoring.
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