Composer

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Arthur Bliss

Genre

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Film

Style

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Film Score

Compose Date

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1934 - 1935

First Performance

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Feb 1936

Average_duration

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32:06

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

"Things to Come, Op. 53, F. 131a" is a soundtrack composed by Arthur Bliss for the 1936 science fiction film of the same name. The film was directed by William Cameron Menzies and produced by Alexander Korda. The soundtrack was premiered on November 17, 1936, at the Gaumont Palace cinema in Paris. The soundtrack consists of six movements, each of which corresponds to a different scene in the film. The first movement, "Prologue," sets the tone for the film with its ominous and foreboding theme. The second movement, "March," is a militaristic piece that accompanies a scene of war. The third movement, "The World in Ruins," is a haunting and melancholic piece that reflects the devastation of war. The fourth movement, "Dawn of a New Era," is a hopeful and uplifting piece that accompanies a scene of technological progress. The fifth movement, "Things to Come," is a grand and majestic piece that accompanies a scene of a futuristic city. The final movement, "Epilogue," brings the soundtrack full circle with a reprise of the "Prologue" theme. Bliss's soundtrack for "Things to Come" is characterized by its use of orchestral and choral elements. The soundtrack features a large orchestra, including brass, strings, and percussion, as well as a choir. Bliss also incorporates electronic instruments, such as the theremin, which was a relatively new instrument at the time. Overall, "Things to Come, Op. 53, F. 131a" is a masterful soundtrack that perfectly captures the themes and emotions of the film. Bliss's use of orchestral and choral elements, as well as his incorporation of electronic instruments, creates a unique and memorable sound that has stood the test of time.

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