The Magic of Movie Music: How Soundtracks Influence Emotion and Enhance Storytelling
Thu, Jun 18
|Monday Night Brewing
Time & Location
Jun 18, 2026, 7:00 PM
Monday Night Brewing, 14 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
About the event
Think about the music from your favorite movie. Which songs or scores have stayed with you?
From suspenseful horror themes (Jaws) to inspiring superhero scores (Batman), influential soundtracks can transform scenes into iconic cinematic moments that audiences remember long after the credits roll.
Join us as we explore iconic soundtracks from different genres, eras, and composers. We will discuss the collaboration between directors and composers, from 40s film noir to the K-Pop jams of 2026. Learn as we analyze how film music celebrates cultural identity while reaching mainstream audiences.
From John Williams to James Gunn, this talk reveals the magic of soundtracks and their role in shaping emotion, storytelling, and film's timeless allure.
The lecture features video clips, soundtrack selections, and games.
Storyteller David Edward Perry is an unconventional creative educator born and raised in Takoma Park, Maryland. He has been a ferocious soundtrack hunter and collector for over 45…
Tickets
General Admission
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00