Movie music

Author: Luo Zhanfeng
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: I don’t know if I chose the film music or if the film music chose me. Because of my love for it, I began to write about it. Luo Zhanfeng’s Soft and Hard Approach: Soft: A strong moment when I was moved by film music was Cinema Paradiso by Giuseppe Tornatore, with music primarily composed by Elio Morricone. Unexpectedly, it led me on a journey of exploring film music, transforming from a listener and consumer to a researcher and producer of written content. The process was casual, yet effort was involved—there was active pursuit and serendipitous discovery. The most important thing was still believing: starting from the heart. Among the film composers I admire, one who has remained steadfast in my heart for years is Presnitzer. Although his long-time collaborator, my beloved director Kieslowski, is no longer with us, his presence remains. The extent of my affection is such that I’ve collected different versions of the same album or even purchased multiple copies of the same album, fearing that one day the disc might get scratched and I won’t be able to replace it. Because of this "incomparable pair," I made a wish for myself: my next destination, Poland. Hard: Graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Majored in Chinese Language and Literature, with a minor in Philosophy and Gender Studies, later earning a Master’s degree in Modern Languages and Cultures. Member of the Hong Kong Film Critics Society. Engaged in media work for many years. Amidst heavy responsibilities, I strive to create my own secret garden with film music, sometimes opening the door and inviting you in. Film music column articles have appeared in Cinephile, as well as in Film Appreciation and Hong Kong Economic Daily.