Film Noir

Musical

Example

Film Noir Secret

Score

Film Noir Music/

Score

Introduction

The term Film Noir brings to mind images of misty nights and moody cityscapes outlined in dark shadows. By employing a few simple techniques, we can recreate those images musically. All we need are the right harmony and orchestration.

Let's quickly address the instrumentation first. Perhaps the fastest and most obvious way to create a Film Noir soundtrack is to use a saxophone and a string section. The saxophone can express an evocative, sensual melody, while the string section can provide a moody harmony.