Sound technique · used in 1 film

Sparse Dissonant Scoring

Writing a score from a few spare instruments and uneasy, unresolved notes, with no big heroic themes. The music keeps you on edge and suits a story about tired, damaged people.

Examples

Where you can see it

  1. Logan (2017) poster

    Logan

    James Mangold · 2017

    Critics singled out the score as minimalist, dissonant and jazz-influenced, unlike earlier X-Men films. It rarely swells to tell you how to feel. The quiet leaves room for the worn-out mood of the story.

    Where to see it: Opening in El Paso: Logan wakes in his limo and fights off men trying to steal its wheels.

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Quick answers

What is sparse dissonant scoring in film?
Writing a score from a few spare instruments and uneasy, unresolved notes, with no big heroic themes. The music keeps you on edge and suits a story about tired, damaged people.
Which films use sparse dissonant scoring?
Logan (2017).
What kind of technique is sparse dissonant scoring?
It is a sound technique. Related sound techniques include Pop Music Needle Drop, Strategic Silence, Diegetic Sound Design.

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