Film Scores under appreciated?

[BohoRoohaha]

I have a question, and I apologize if this topic has been brought up in the past. I was just wondering, do you think film scores are underrated or under appreciated by the general public? There are a lot of societies and websites out there dedicated to them so I was just wondering. Do you think its underrated over other music genres? Probably not, but I was just wanted an opinion from others.

Also, what part of a film score or the scoring process is under appeciated and do you think should be brought to people's attention?

 

[Krummhorn]

I think the music scores are taken for granted ... surely, the music is able to set the 'tone' of a particular scene and subconsciously make us either cry or laugh.

I don't think the general public realizes everything that happens to make the music so successful. Having been on sound stages when the live recordings were made was a real eye-opener for me.

Some films scores have brought lots of fame and fortune to some prolific composers, such as John Williams ... but I don't think that the film score music outshines any other music genre, per se.

 

[John Watt]

When I first bought my Fender Stratocaster and Marshall amplifier with effects, I wanted to be a lead guitarist. Then I wanted to be a professional musician and entertainer. Now I call myself a soundtrack player, jamming along with the television, even at the drive-in a few times. I'm using a karaoke unit at the house, jamming along with C.D's, cassettes or the radio. Soundtracks represent the most expansive application of music today, unless you consider real audiences.