Silent Film Score

"Silent film score" music refers to the music that was composed and performed to accompany silent films during the era when films had no synchronized sound. This music was typically played live by a pianist or small ensemble in the theater as the film was being screened, and it was intended to enhance the emotional impact of the visual images on screen. Silent film scores could range from simple improvisations to elaborate compositions, and they often included a mix of popular songs, classical music, and original pieces specifically written for the film. Some silent films also used pre-recorded music tracks or cue sheets which provide the specific music for each scene of the film. Silent film scores are an important part of the history of film and music.

Free Silent Film Score music

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Who is the ruler of the snow? it's the snow princess - hear their song!
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This piece has 3 major sections, all of which are large and violent.<BR>
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Quick little chaotic piano runs. This can easily be layered on top of most things.
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Distressed (1930's era vinyl) version of this piece. 2 sections; one choppy, and one smooth.
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Distressed (1930's era vinyl) version.
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Epic Cinematic Goblin Revenge Orchestra Intrumental
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Several feel changes from strictly percussive to full orchestral. Ends on a piercing high.
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Ragtime chase sequence piano! Also works with other humorous content.
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Comedic and playful, this rag-time ditty has a strong melody, and is heavy in the bass chords. The second minute features flighty finger-work, as if an energetic bee is flying up and down the scales. The last thirty seconds is a refrain of the introduction, and the piece ends with...
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A Christmas angel flies with you through the night.
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The melody for this piece is in the bass keys, while the high notes play a headache-splitting constant rhythm. At the one-minute mark the high-pitched notes drop several octaves to play a crunched staccato before returning to the previous theme. The last thirty seconds feature drawn out chords, and the...
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Diminished chords, tremolo You'll recognize them. This piece is only as long as it needs to be.
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