From Zimmer to neural networks: discussing soundtracks in the "Watcher"

In the latest episode of The Watcher, Alexei Khromov and Mikhail Volnykh plunge into the world of music and talk about why modern films cannot boast catchy melodies, can good songs save a bad picture, and will neural networks compose musical accompaniment for movie.

08:16 - why in the action movie "Mortal Kombat" fights to dance music looked organic and appropriate.

13:12 Where did the catchy musical themes from superhero movies go?

20:37 — has Drive changed the way we look at movie soundtracks?

24:22 - Will neural networks be able to create full-fledged musical accompaniment for films.

29:52 - a minute of "Twin Peaks": why the composer Angelo Badalamenti is so cool.

42:17 - will fans adequately perceive the musical creativity of actors, directors and other people from the world of cinema, or will their popularity always be based on cinematic merits.

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