Back to the Future

Who composed the score?

Alan Silvestri

When did the film get released?

4th December 1985

What does the music do to the scene?

The music adds a lot of tension to the scene. It also adds a lot of emotion and reflects the body language and facial expressions of the characters.

Are there any gestures that are emphasised?

When George stands up, alongside the build up to the kiss, the music becomes a lot less tense and a lot more uplifting.

What is the instrumentation?

Guitar, Piano (band)

Strings, brass, drums.

Is the music diegetic or non-diegetic?

Most of the music within the scene is diegetic, as there is a live band on stage which is visible to the audience. However, there are parts within the scene where music is being played and we cannot see the source of it.