Music Makes the Movie

Why is it so important?

It is important to consider the score for the movie as it helps to create its tone. Film scores typically encompass a variety of styles of music, depending on the nature of the film.
Film often have different themes for important characters, events, or ideas which are prominent throughout the whole movie. These themes are known as a motifs
- Ex: The numerous themes in Star Wars associated with characters like Darth Vader.

Choosing the Perfect Soundtrack.
I did some research and I compiled some information that affected the score that I'm planning to choose for the film opening.
- Use an unique song, try not to use songs that have become famous in other films. The bond that is created between the audience and the music will be forever associated with your film, so try to create a new experience for them.
- Your music should complement the subject matter of your film. If you don't think about the scene's importance and tone then it may evoke completely different feelings among audience members.
The pacing of the scene is also extremely important. For example, during actions sequences the editing is fast paced which is why there's usually a rock/electronic song playing in the background.
-Sometimes less is more. The combinations of sound effects and the atmosphere can be enough to set the tone of the movie

Ask for permission!
Make sure to have the proper licences and permissions to use the music in your film. Using music without the permission of the artist/label puts you in risk of your project being taken down.
There is also the option of using copyright free music like Bensound, Purple Planet, and Artlist as long as you credit the website.

Music for MY opening...

For my opening I am planning to choose a score that falls under the "classical" genre or at least has that classical feeling... I don't really know musical terms so try to stay with me.
I feel like that type of music is appropriate for my scene because I'm going to showcase the process of making a painting and I want to create an ethereal feeling. The music would also create some juxtaposition with the parts that are going to show the victims of the main character.
While doing my research I found that No one owns the copyrights to the music written by any composer before the 1900s so technically I could use the compositions of Mozart or Beethoven.