Caltex Mempersembahkan: Kekalkan Gemilang
10. Craft Kancils [10.9 Music in Film Content]
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Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQEBDNIjC00
Product/Service:
Petroleum
Client:
Caltex
Brief:
We were given an opportunity to work with director Anwar Johari, who already had a 'temp' track in place that sold the feeling of the film. The film required us to explore an original composition '“ all but one scene, whereby the main characters finally found a solution to the missing flags. The track used was a classical piece In the Hall of the Mountain King by composer Edvard Grieg. Due to the main plot point being synced to the climax of the piece, we were tasked to reimagine it, all while still providing the same emotive highlight the original composition gave.
As this was also a short about Malaysia, we couldn't ignore the cultural importance embedded within the short. As the protagonists find out the missing piece to recover the missing Malaysian flags, they embark on a road trip throughout Malaysia. For this particular scene, we were also tasked to create a piece that drew light onto the many musical heritages in Malaysia.
Solution:
To evoke the mysterious and curious nature of the opening white not going too dark on the music, we opened with a piano that has been altered to be a little bit detuned. This creates a sense of curiosity, setting the tone and feel of the entire film.
We looked into the classical piece and decided to make it part of the motive throughout the film. As flags start reappearing whenever the protagonists try out traditional games, the motif '“ rearranged and composed to fit the film is heard. As the protagonists find out what is actually causing the flags to reappear, a rearrangement of the classical piece '“ now reaching the climax, helps push the narrative to its peak.
We also utilized traditional instruments, while maintaining a more contemporary style of arrangement into a part of the film. Here, the protagonists are seen traveling around Malaysia, rediscovering the flags throughout the different states they visit. We incorporated Gamelans, Seruling, and gendangs to pay homage to
