The Difference between Soundtrack and Movie Score?

BobtheWalrus · 04-22-2008, 06:07 PM

What's the difference?

runtohell121 · 04-22-2008, 06:09 PM

sound quality probably? soundtrack usually should have better quality..

BobtheWalrus · 04-22-2008, 06:16 PM

But when I rip Pirates of the Caribbean 'soundtracks' they get listed under film scores
But when I rip Harry Potter "soundtracks" they are listed as soundtracks

Little Horn · 04-23-2008, 10:42 AM

Typically a soundtrack is music that is used in a movie that is either taken from a band that has already been recorded or the band records specifically for the movie. A Movie score is usually the music that is played in the background and is usually instrumental. The score is usually the music that is beneath everything else that used to amplify or set the mood for a specific scene.

This is the way that I understand it at least...

putis · 04-23-2008, 11:30 AM

Usually, a score is something that was written specifically for that film, tv show, etc.

asuro · 04-25-2008, 03:37 PM

movie score is usually instrumental and is created for the film......soundtracks are a relatively new thing, at least the use of popular music in movies. movie scores are also usually long, and different parts of them are used in different parts of the film, and theyr usually written by ppl who only write music for film.

Bear holding a shark · 04-25-2008, 03:54 PM

Scores: Hired musician creates musical tracks for a film/show/etc

Track: Songs are taken from various artists and used in a film/show/etc

Atrocious · 04-28-2008, 05:10 AM

The name is the key.

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