'Thirteen Ghosts' Premiere

'Thirteen Ghosts' Premiere

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the process of composing music for a film, focusing on creating 75 minutes of music. The composer talks about the challenge of finding new sounds and using technology to innovate. Balancing traditional orchestral music with electronic sounds is highlighted as a key challenge.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial request from Joel Silver regarding the film's music?

To compose multiple short pieces

To create a single continuous piece

To use only electronic music

To avoid using any orchestral elements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was it important for the composer to find new sounds for the film?

To reduce production costs

To use traditional instruments

To make the film shorter

To avoid repetitive audio experiences

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges in combining orchestral and electronic music?

Avoiding the use of any traditional instruments

Keeping the electronic music from being too loud

Making the orchestra sound big against the synthesizer

Ensuring the orchestra did not overpower the dialogue

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the composer approach the creation of music for different scenes?

By using only traditional instruments

By focusing only on electronic music

By alternating between a big orchestra and strange electronics

By using the same music for all scenes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant technical challenge mentioned by the composer?

Avoiding the use of digital technology

Balancing the sound levels of different music types

Composing music without any instruments

Recording music in a single take