Harry Potter - Film scored Analysis

This is one of the most famous pieces of score music, from the series 'Harry Potter'. This soundtrack is from 'Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone' known as 'Hedwig's Theme'. The soundtrack was composed by John Williams who scored the first three Harry Potter films. This soundtrack was featured in the prologue, until it was then used in the end credits.
This piece of music is well known for its pacy, rhythmic and magical sounding tune. Originally the score was created for Harry's pet snowy owl, named Hedwig. However the use of the scored music throughout the film captures the mystery of what the character, Harry would have felt like finding out that he belonged to a world full of magic, wizards and witches.

The film score is played mainly in an E minor key. Williams plays this tune in 6 bars, had there been a seventh the music would have been in the realm of the ordinary. Therefore, by substituting the F# with F, and the A with A#, Williams is able to create a chord which cannot be completely explained, just like a wizard's magic.

Although this scored music may not be present in the entire Harry Potter squeal there are a few that contain this music in either their trailer, throughout the film or during the end credits, for example: The Philosopher Stone, The Chamber of Secrets and The Goblet of Fire. These are just a few of the films in the sequel.

For our film trailer we have had to find a piece of music that has already been created, as we have neither the time nor the equipment to create our own. Although this saves us time, some time will obviously be spent researching and listening to different music to ensure that our chosen soundtrack fits well with our chosen genre and also, enhances the action on screen. Our soundtrack choice will be similar to this film score, a piece of music that is upbeat and engaging to an audience.