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You made me really happy with this comment. Tron was a big movie for me in my youth and a big reason why I was drawn to computers and ultimately programming. I
by 1_2__4 9y ago
You made me really happy with this comment. Tron was a big movie for me in my youth and a big reason why I was drawn to computers and ultimately programming. I also came to love synth and electronic music (Art of Noise etc.) around the same time and have always thought the Tron soundtrack to be amazing, especially the credits track. But I know nothing about music theory, I'm just glad it's good music. Thanks.
I heard as an aside that the London Philharmonic parts of the soundtrack were commissioned and recorded because Disney didn't have confidence that Carlos would finish her work on time (or at all, the relationship was a little strained), and using both was a decision made only afterwards.
- jancsika 9y agoThat's interesting about the London Phil part of the score. It's amazing how many compelling pieces of music have fortuitous back stories like that.
- iainmerrick 9y agoThere's some more fascinating backstory on Carlos' own website: http://www.wendycarlos.com/+tron.html http://www.wendycarlos.com/+tron.html I love the whole score, especially the pipe organ solo. It's interesting that the theme was in 7/8 right from the start -- you'd have thought a power of two would be more appropriate for computers! But somehow it works. The rhythm and harmony both feel like they're pushing towards the future.
- jackaroe78 9y agoYou made me really happy with this comment. I have Tron (and Dad's Vic-20 of course) to thank for opening many doors. Boards of Canada, newer music but puts me right back where it all started. Almost like Tron