The theme that runs through HBP is also used in a song from a deleted scene where the choir would sing 'In Noctem' a half English-half Latin song about never forgetting loved ones. It fits in with a sequence in which the teachers of Hogwarts prepare to protect the school after receiving information that death eaters have infiltrated the school. Shivers every time.
Yes! I'm so glad you brought that up. I was trying to find a way to add In Noctem into the video but was too left-field as it's a deleted scene. The lyrics with the melody are just so powerful. Carry my soul into the night May the stars guide my way. I glory in the sight As darkness takes the day. far out
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I'm glad you brought this up too! Never knew about that deleted scene! :)
It is funny that "Hedwig's Theme" is associated with hope, because when Harry is locked up in Privet Drive, Hedwig is his only link to the wizarding world, the world that he belongs. Hedwig literally is the messenger of hope.
I think Gildroys theme is a twisted version of Hedwig's is because he gave people false hope in the wizarding world therefore since Hedwigs is a theme of hope Gildroys theme is a twisted or false version of Hedwig's theme
I thought it was less about hope and more about the courage and bravery side. The boastful Lockhart always portrays himself as a brave hero, which is so unconvincing that it becomes funny, hence his theme is a garbled and almost comedic parody of Hedwig's theme.
I also hate how the number of playing Hedwig's theme all over the series keeps decreasing.It's like the same sadness growing up and losing your childhood.💔
@@thebluegaming7706 Cause Lockhart's books weren't about him, they were stolen from other people and he casted memory charms on them so they don't remember (so like he pretty much plagiarized)
In the more recent years I've been thinking that the iconic Harry Potter theme is so very appropriately named "Hedwig's Theme." I used to think wth because Hedwig's not the main character as a kid but later on as I grew up and when Hedwig became the first living being to willingly sacrifice her life for Harry for Harry to see and remember, I realized what Hedwig symbolized. Hedwig was no mere pet; she was a companion and a symbol of connection, affection, innocence, and most importantly hope....and when she died....it was an indication of the lost of all of which she was a symbol for.
@@lara.3183 I hate the way Rowling justifies crap like this. If anything symbolized the death of Harry's childhood, it was the years he spent abused by the Dursley's that robbed him completely of a childhood, or when Cedric was murdered right in front of him. Hedwig should never have died, and I'll never forgive Rowling for so ruthlessly and needlessly throwing her away. Same goes for Tonks and Lupin. Lupin was such a tortured soul, and had only just found the love and acceptance of a family.
@@stephaniemitchell8509 I hate Rowling as much as the next guy but I have to defend her here, Hedwigs Death is needless and ruthless I agree, but so is the death of any loved one, death is tragic, you can't keep everyone in your story alive and you also can't just kill the unimportant people. imagine the fight against the dark lord would have left every big character alive, it would make no sense. Harry should have stayed dead but I understand how hard it is to kill off your own character.
@@FoxFelineProductions He did. Hell yes, he did ! Period. No excuse there. BUT, do the few mistakes...few terrible mistakes define the person he was. He was bitter, he made mistakes. But beyond those mistakes there was a man who lived a life of regret. The man who also died saving the kids he "bullied".
ElementalFox Gaming abused physically!!! Da fuq is this! You’re going so far,he may be a bully but an abuser?! please! Actually the real abuser her is you! Because you jumped on this comment and forcing your opinion here~🙂 Since this your definition of abuse... Get well soon!
Actually Hedwig’s theme can be heard in the final scene of deathly hollows part 2 “19 years later” inside the theme “leaving hogwarts” which also appears in the first movie.
Thank You, John Williams, for being a genius when choosing the sound for the original theme. I could listen to that tune all day and never get tired of it...
I feel like the music is the most overlooked part of a movie. Most people praise the actors and directors for the movie being a good movie, but without the music it would just be a story without emotions or excitement... That's very sad.
I always say that when my family get on at me for wanting to listen to film scores. "Uh there's no words", "I don't want to listen to HTTYD", "How do you even sing along to it?" But music's so important; you can have the best actors, the best director, the best set design, the best props, the best costumes, the best CGI, everything can be perfect - but if the music's wrong or bad, the audience can't get emotionally invested. It's easier to get an emotion across or forge connections in the mind with auditory cues than visual. And that's why I've been listening to the Fantastic Beasts score on loop for nearly a week - James Newton Howard got it spot on.
I wouldn't say it's that overlooked though, John Williams is the second most nominated person in the world for rewards (like the Grammys). just being behind Walt Disney
Anyone else almost start crying whenever they hear Lily's Theme or Dumbledore's Farewell? Well I did just now. My dad walked in and thought there was genuinely something wrong with me.
You’ve made my heart fill with even more love for the Harry Potter films. Thank you. Music is an amazing thing. Dumbledore once said “Ah, music, a magic beyond all we do here!” He couldn’t have been more right.
100% agree. I never caught the Lockhart/Hedwig theme connections. Until now, I thought it sounded like The Last Crusade's "Ticket, Please" cue in the dirigible.
If Hedwig's theme represents hope and Fantastic Beasts uses the first few lines of Hedwig's theme as it's opening. Could Fantastic Beasts be considered... A New Hope?
A new hope of reigniting a long passed franchised? Possibly. But there may be no hope of reigniting some sense into the author, J.K Rowling. That woman has seriously messed herself up.
Sir, this is the franchise police. I request you step out of your vehicle and put your hands above your head where I can see them. As stated in the law book, no crossing of franchises, under any circumstance.
@@lilgritt4230 Yes, but there is a loop-hole. When more than 100 people think the crossover idea is funny or should be considered, the person who has been convicted of "crossing of franchises" shall be set free.
I'm 60 years old, and the Harry Potter books and movies are by far my favorite stories that I keep returning to. I do so, mostly because of the music. The music of Harry Potter is phenomenal.....having grown up as a classically trained ballet dancer, I have heard my share of classical music, and I have to say that the music from all the Harry Potter moves and now, Fantastic Beasts, are what keeps me returning to these stories.
Another JW foreshadowing through music: Voldemort's theme playing in the Tom Riddle memory scene in Chamber of Secrets, foreshadowing the fact that Tom Riddle is Voldemort.
I cried when they played Hedwig's Theme at the beginning of Fantastic Beasts. It's like we were home again, and JKR was back with new stories, more details about the wizarding world, and amazingly animated creatures (Frank was sooo beautifully done)
Yes... Lockhart's theme is a twisted version of Hedwig's theme!!! Hedwig's theme brings hope therefore Lockhart's theme is false hope..... In a way we can say that Lockhart is plagiarizing Hedwig's theme which is what he does all the time.... Copy!!!!!! A very good video!!! I never looked so deeply in this section!!!! ❤❤❤
In this video, we explore how the composers behind Harry Potter have used music to send us different messages. I just want to point out that it was an act of love for Dumbledore that made that dark mark in the sky dissolve in Half Blood Prince. Good ol' love.
I never knew composers took all things like this into account. I'll be on the look out it in the next FB film. I noticed in the Main Titles for FB that the latter part of it, the part with a springy feeling of joy very closely resembles Dumbledore's Army from Order of the Phoenix, which sparked the feeling of rebellion and hope. It is played at first as Newt's boat comes into New York so it gives the viewer not only a feeling of nostalgia but a surge of adventure. The rest of the score seemed to me to be a rewritten version of a couple more Potter themes. I heard Dragon Flight along the way which was played at a time when there was a rush of adrenaline from the characters and from you, and also a few bars of Hedwig's Theme which I believe reminded the viewers why they were there, at the same time informing them that someone else was here to replace Harry. In just the first few scenes, the composer has managed to make the audience feel nostalgia, fear, excitement and hope with just the music.
I didn't either, until I started composing. One has to realize that just about any craft takes an almost absurd amount of dedication and attention to detail. If you think this is impressive look at: ua-cam.com/video/e7BkmF8CJpQ/v-deo.html Williams and the composers here are undoubtedly brilliant (Williams obviously being the pinnacle in the minds of most), but Shore's LOTR score dwarfs these in scope. The Lord of the Rings film music consists of over 10 hours of *continuous* playtime, with close to 200 motifs (themes). Themes represent particular people, places, concepts, etc, and interact with one another. For example: a) The Fellowship Theme builds as members are added, falters when doubt is sown, and when the Fellowship breaks, is never again played to in its full b) The Isengard theme never develops, all it does is invade and interrupt other themes c) I believe it was the Fellowship theme -- it contains 9 notes (9 members) d) Folk instruments are often pulled in from cultures Tolkien drew from -- i.e. the Hardanger fiddle is used for the Rohan theme, which is a microtonal instrument unique to Norway. Etc.
Lockhart's theme: Hey man I didn't do my homework, can I copy yours? Hedwig's theme: Sure just change it to make it look different. Lockhart's theme: Alright sounds *great*
Lily's Theme is so beautiful, and hauntingly so. It's one of my personal favourites. Dumbledore's Farewell is also close to my heart, and never fails to make me cry. Great video!
When HP & the Prisoner of Azkaban came to cinemas, I went to buy the soundtrack, then still on CD :') now, encouraged by having watched Fantastic beasts, i started watching the heptalogy again, and some very stunning details popped up out of nowhere: did you know that Newt Scamander is present in Hogwarts in the Third movie? You can see his Name disappear from the marauder's map when fred and george introduce it to Harry! These films never seem to cease amaze the audience... after all this time? ALWAYS!
I really did not think I would cry during a video that is explaining something, but I did, more than a few times, and I usually never cry so thank you for giving me a deeper understanding of harry potter😊
Finally someone who understands me. I often listen to the soundtrack and can relate to every memory and feeling, hear the foreshadowing. This was strongly encouraged when I listened the life performance of the first movie in the Netherlands. John Williams set the first tone brilliantly, giving goosebumps already when the Warner Brothers logo appears. Music is such a big part in Harry Potter and everytime someone hears the first 5 notes of the theme, they know exactly from what movie it comes from. Brilliant.
Brilliant! There are so many things I'd like to say. First of all, I got into movie scores (which has been one of the best things I've ever done) because of Harry Potter's scores. I personally think Alexandre Desplat is my favorite composer. I mean in general, he has brilliant scores... but in the world of Harry Potter, all of them are great. Each one brought something special and unique to the series; John Williams, he's the master, he's the one responsable of every Harry Potter fan in the world getting goosebumps as we listen to Hedwig's theme, he's the original one, his score is classic,, magical and unforgettable. Patric Doyle did and excellent job in the Goblet of Fire; he gave the score that little twist needed for darker times. His music is more passionate and intense due to his certain way to play with the violin. "Harry in Winter" and "Cedric's death" are so beautiful and touching, being Cedric's theme even more heartbreaking while Harry in Winter is... not joyful, bur doesn't represent the same sorrow as the other one. Nicholas Hooper.... I think Half-Blood Prince has the best soundtrack of all movies. Sometimes it is touching and peaceful, (Harry and Hermione/When Ginny kissed Harry), but it can also totally break your heart. Dumbledore's farewell must be the saddest piece of music I've ever heard. Total Kudos for using it again with Snape's memories; it made the scene even sadder, more painful, touching, intense, a total soul-crushing. "Malfoy's mission" and Slughorn's Story are worth of a mention. "A drink of despair" is such as depressing and powerful as "Dumbledore's farewell" and it is the same used in "Sectumsempra" To me, that's the track of remorse, regret and sorrow; both Harry and Dumbledore are regretting what they have done, Harry regrets using Sectumsempra against Malfoy when he didn't know what that spell was for, he only knew it was for enemies, but he didn't know he could've killed him. And Dumbledore as he drank the green potion to get the locket; he was reliving his worst memory: Ariana's death. Brilliant as well. And Desplat, his music is exactly what it was needed for DH part 1 and 2, makes you feel nostalgic, makes you feel the danger, the aventure, solitude, isolation and hope (New Beginning). And James Newton Howard!!!!!! Fantastic Beasts was amazing. When Newt releases the Thunderbird! and when he says goodbye to Tina. Those tracks are so amazing! I could keep writing about Harry Potter scores all day long but I better stop. Anyway, amazing video.
lar hjp this comment and this video are two masterpieces. Thank you both for this. Loved every touch of the video and every minute I've spent reading this comment. Love, always x
The Harry Potter Universe will continue to surprise me till the day I die The sheer genius of the story both by JKR and The little details in the screenplay is just amazing Harry Potter has amazed me since the day I read the first page from a second hand book and will continue to amaze me till my death Maybe even after that
😂😂you people think when you die jesus will Come to you and he will take you to paradise or something like that 😂😂foolish people. no love you will be freaking out about what will happen to you there
Whenever I hear hedwigs theme the movies just seems....more magical. The music throughout the entire series and Harry Potter world make the magic really come to life.
You can also say that Lockhart's Theme symbolizes him being a hack, a man who wants to be world famous, like Harry himself, because Harry is world famous after surviving the death curse, and one might consider Hedwig's Theme as Harry's own theme too. In conclusion: Lockhart is famous, but for the wrong reasons. Harry is famous, not because of what he's done wrong though. So Harry's/Hedwig's theme becomes a twisted version of itself with Lockhart.
Lukas Sprehn another thing to note about Lockhart's theme and the way it comes back to Hedwig's (a twisted, pompous version) it is much like the way "his" exploits are a twisted, self-aggrandising version of another witch or wizard's deeds.
Loved this. Also, in the beggining of Fantastic Beasts, it starts with the hedwig theme and then morfs into a more exciting and new sound. Listen to the first track in the spotify soundtrack and you will see!
4:43 how amazingly astounding!! o_O Even I'm a fan and been enjoying the whole music soundtrack since then never realized that this what the truth is. Change the key two steps from G to A. Man! I love this music!
Hearing the whole part about Lily's theme and the whole story behind it, it never fails to hit a cord and let the tears out of me.
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this is the only good video I found on the subject... it's very sad, but on the other hand this video is a GEM. It's so wonderful... I watch this at least once a week because it makes me really emotional and miss the movies especially the soundtracks... and it blows my mind every time knowing how well it was written thank you for that
Hedwig's Theme has the same notes (in part) as the theme from Schindler's List, also by John Williams. The sense I got from both movies was courage and hope.
Small note: You misuse "anti-hero" when describing Lockhart. Anit-hero refers to a protagonist that is an outcast. This is precisely the opposite of what Lockhart is, a publically-well-regarded antagonist. If anything, Lockhart is closest to being an "Anti-Villain."
I hear what you're saying. I'd argue that Lockhart is actually the perfect example of an Anti-Hero. An anti hero isn't necessarily an outcast, but a 'hero' that doesn't portray the classic hero qualities. Selflessness, kindness etc. An anti-villian would be Magneto. A noble cause but with immoral / evil methods.
This made me really emotional! The score behind the movies always gave me strong senses of hope or sadness. Thank you for explaining the connections with these songs- definitely makes me appreciate the movies more
I had goosebumps when I read the title of the video, I wated the video twice I had goosebumps throughout, and now I am still having goosebumps. I don't know when it'll go away. I love you for making this.
Wow...this is a really good video. Music makes up a huge part of movies. A good score can make or break a movie, really. And yeah, I remember when I first heard the ending song for the trailer...I flipped the freak out. It just brought back the magic really... Well played studio people...well played. Playing up the nostalgia. >.
Please make more videos! I can't get enough of them. They way you edit them, the music you use, the analysis of the videos! Great stuff. Keep on doing what you're doing we'll be looking forward to your next uploads.
Awesome video! Seriously though I can't even watch 5-10 second clips of Snape dying / his memories without tearing up, even after having seen it so many times.
Eh, the book spoiled the movie for me, I almost never hated professor Snape in the movie because I already knew....but I don't think the movie appreciate Snape that much since the reveal of truth was so brief.
kLuMzyOwl she I seen the movies before I read the books so I liked Snape from the beginning I don't know why but I always liked Snape. now that I have read the books I can see why people would dislike him initially.
wow, honestly another entirely deep aspect of harry potter that i always felt but never really realized. the music really always set the tone in an entirely different way than anything ive ever experienced, no wonder i find myself listening to these soundtracks so often. this is wonderfully thought out, keep up the awesome work!!
I love the books so much, and highly prefer them, but I grew up with the movies, and this video just makes me love them again. Very enjoyable to watch (and listen). Also, count me among those who went nuts hearing Hedwig's Theme in the Fantastic Beasts trailer. :D
TheRizGuy I heard the theme and legit started screaming. I straight up started crying in the theatre. I was actually sobbing with my head in my hands. This music just does something to me
Robert Dover Yay! I love that. The more the Hufflepuffs the better. :) Hey Ana Banana, nice to meet you too. The music indeed has the power over us all, Phandom! At the disco :D
What a great video. I haven't ever heard of musical forshadowing, and I absolutely love it's uses in the HP movies. When I heard about Snape my heart broke, and learning the music behind it, something else I love, just makes Snape just a little more forgiveable
amazing, amazing video. it's amazingly well-put and researched, you can feel the effort and passion put into its production. you obviously know what you're talking about, Javed Sterritt, because you've just earned a very Potter-headed subscriber.
Thoroughly enjoyed your delivery and detail in the execution of this video. From your comments to the editing itself -- punctual and provoking. Very well done.
The theme that runs through HBP is also used in a song from a deleted scene where the choir would sing 'In Noctem' a half English-half Latin song about never forgetting loved ones. It fits in with a sequence in which the teachers of Hogwarts prepare to protect the school after receiving information that death eaters have infiltrated the school. Shivers every time.
Yes! I'm so glad you brought that up.
I was trying to find a way to add In Noctem into the video but was too left-field as it's a deleted scene. The lyrics with the melody are just so powerful.
Carry my soul into the night
May the stars guide my way.
I glory in the sight
As darkness takes the day.
far out
I'm glad you brought this up too! Never knew about that deleted scene! :)
who else cried when dumbeldore died
Isla-Grace Davies 2
Same...
Lockhart: Can I copy your homework?
Hedwig: Sure but don’t make it obvious
He’s talking to an owl XD
parseltongue but it's birds
WTF, right after I commented this, I found yours. Lololol
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It is funny that "Hedwig's Theme" is associated with hope, because when Harry is locked up in Privet Drive, Hedwig is his only link to the wizarding world, the world that he belongs. Hedwig literally is the messenger of hope.
willyzh1106 and then hEdwig DIEs :(
Jo be savage yo'
Which is why it's soooooo sad when he gets zapped in Deathly Hallows :-(
That right there was literally a major turn for Harry.
Maybe that's what JK Rowling was thinking when she killed her. That said, it's probably why Williams titled it as "Hedwig's Theme"
And then hedwig dies
All hope is lost
It's like I just watched a secret hidden short movie of Harry Potter.
Agreed
agreed it was excellent
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you took the words out of my mouth
thats why i always love theorizing videos
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that scene in the half blood prince where they all raise their wands for dumbledor always gets me
It Is Sad, but The Books Did It Better, They Actually SHOWED The Funeral
I always cry. ALWAYS. Damn it
Wait why
The Prisoner of Azkaban and Half Blood Prince are the best...
Fuck Dumbledore
I think Gildroys theme is a twisted version of Hedwig's is because he gave people false hope in the wizarding world therefore since Hedwigs is a theme of hope Gildroys theme is a twisted or false version of Hedwig's theme
Omg you're a fucking genius my friend (sorry for swearing)
I thought it was less about hope and more about the courage and bravery side. The boastful Lockhart always portrays himself as a brave hero, which is so unconvincing that it becomes funny, hence his theme is a garbled and almost comedic parody of Hedwig's theme.
@@rooty that makes sense to
Wow.. Just wow
@@bluerose9162 thanks hon
My Response to that question- 'Are you Listening?'
"Always"
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These wonderful musicians have def understood the story very well. I could never imagine Harry Potter without these musical pieces.
imagine megalovania playing every time harry fights you-know-who. *that would be gay*
I also hate how the number of playing Hedwig's theme all over the series keeps decreasing.It's like the same sadness growing up and losing your childhood.💔
sandip paul oh your comment made my heart hurt
Yeah that’s so true! and it also shows how the main characters are losing their childhood as they get older with each film.
You have to remember Harry never had much of a childhood thanks to the Durslys he was a house elf for them
Same over here it was like so evident.
It’s showing that hope is going less and less
Lockhart's Theme is just Hedwig's Theme but it's plagiarized.
Omg this comment is so underrated I can't rn xD 😂😂😂
Hahahahah ahhh I get it 😂😂😂
I dnt get it
@@thebluegaming7706 Cause Lockhart's books weren't about him, they were stolen from other people and he casted memory charms on them so they don't remember (so like he pretty much plagiarized)
@@xwinnilin oh ptth forgot thanks
In the more recent years I've been thinking that the iconic Harry Potter theme is so very appropriately named "Hedwig's Theme." I used to think wth because Hedwig's not the main character as a kid but later on as I grew up and when Hedwig became the first living being to willingly sacrifice her life for Harry for Harry to see and remember, I realized what Hedwig symbolized. Hedwig was no mere pet; she was a companion and a symbol of connection, affection, innocence, and most importantly hope....and when she died....it was an indication of the lost of all of which she was a symbol for.
Hedwig's a she?
@@nathandrake711 Yes, it was mentioned in the books.
J.K. Rowling actually said that Hedwigs death symbolizes the end of Harry’s childhood
@@lara.3183 I hate the way Rowling justifies crap like this. If anything symbolized the death of Harry's childhood, it was the years he spent abused by the Dursley's that robbed him completely of a childhood, or when Cedric was murdered right in front of him. Hedwig should never have died, and I'll never forgive Rowling for so ruthlessly and needlessly throwing her away. Same goes for Tonks and Lupin. Lupin was such a tortured soul, and had only just found the love and acceptance of a family.
@@stephaniemitchell8509 I hate Rowling as much as the next guy but I have to defend her here, Hedwigs Death is needless and ruthless I agree, but so is the death of any loved one, death is tragic, you can't keep everyone in your story alive and you also can't just kill the unimportant people.
imagine the fight against the dark lord would have left every big character alive, it would make no sense.
Harry should have stayed dead but I understand how hard it is to kill off your own character.
“Always”. It makes me cry every time. Specially when I remember Snape hugging Lily.
Same, especially with the music playing in the background and Alan Rickman's facial expressions throughout those memories.
@@FoxFelineProductions Oh, really ?!?!
He risked his Life for seventeen years, died saving the wizarding world, and that is all you remember.
@@FoxFelineProductions He did. Hell yes, he did ! Period. No excuse there. BUT, do the few mistakes...few terrible mistakes define the person he was. He was bitter, he made mistakes. But beyond those mistakes there was a man who lived a life of regret. The man who also died saving the kids he "bullied".
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physically!!!
Da fuq is this!
You’re going so far,he may be a bully but an abuser?!
please!
Actually the real abuser her is you!
Because you jumped on this comment and forcing your opinion here~🙂
Since this your definition of abuse...
Get well soon!
I found Deathly Hallows Part I more thoughtful than Part II
It’s always dumbledores death and snapes “always” that make me cry.
And dobby's death
Yeah...
Hedwig's death too.
Lupin and his wife...
And those two have the same theme. Must be an emotional piece for you (and me too, got teary just watching this video)
Why did i have goosebumps when he said “this is hope’s end”
Because the music along with his wording gave you delightful dread?
Same man same
Nagito is that you
In the beginning of Half Blood Prince you can here Bellatrix screaming "I killed Sirius Black!" as Hedwig's Theme plays.
JosephOfRavenclaw I noticed that too
JosephOfRavenclaw yes omg😱🔮⚡
JosephOfRavenclaw ikr then why does it mean hope? 😂
It’s because in the beginning of Half Blood Prince Sirius Black is portrayed as a bloodthirsty killer and the antagonist
Matej C someone needs to sort their facts out mate.
Hedwigs theme literally makes me tear up from nostalgia. I fucking love the HP series.
Sameee
Me too!!
Im crying because I know I could never be a wizard
Yet a wizzerd herry! Herry petter: ner I’m net u got da rong numba
true. same
On a scale of 1 to 10 I give it 9 and three quarters.
Why? How could it be better? Totally a 10 from me at least
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Jarred McMerick ...did you even watch the books
You just made my day 100% better
This is so sad. Alexa play Hedwig’s Theme.
Lily's*
more sadness
Dunan dun du du nu nuuuuuu
😂😂😂
*siri play dumbledore’s farewell*
There's no saddest music in all HP movies that "Window to the Past" from the third movie, when Harry and Lupin on the bribge talking about Lilly.
Actually Hedwig’s theme can be heard in the final scene of deathly hollows part 2 “19 years later” inside the theme “leaving hogwarts” which also appears in the first movie.
Good way to end the franchise
Thank You, John Williams, for being a genius when choosing the sound for the original theme. I could listen to that tune all day and never get tired of it...
I will always get the chills when I listen to it :')
I'm in love with most of the soundtracks. They're just so..strong...Idk how to explain. It feels powerful
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@@bellalovegood5911 Wir sind überall xD #DA
Magic :)
I feel like the music is the most overlooked part of a movie. Most people praise the actors and directors for the movie being a good movie, but without the music it would just be a story without emotions or excitement... That's very sad.
I always say that when my family get on at me for wanting to listen to film scores. "Uh there's no words", "I don't want to listen to HTTYD", "How do you even sing along to it?"
But music's so important; you can have the best actors, the best director, the best set design, the best props, the best costumes, the best CGI, everything can be perfect - but if the music's wrong or bad, the audience can't get emotionally invested. It's easier to get an emotion across or forge connections in the mind with auditory cues than visual.
And that's why I've been listening to the Fantastic Beasts score on loop for nearly a week - James Newton Howard got it spot on.
I wouldn't say it's that overlooked though, John Williams is the second most nominated person in the world for rewards (like the Grammys). just being behind Walt Disney
HTTYD has such an awesome score!
11thDoctor's Companion so true. I remember watching the pirates of the Caribbean movies like....Damn This is freaking amazing score
I was introduced to HP to early to get that feeling
“Does dying hurt?”
“As quick as falling asleep”
Welp, that would be excruciating for me!
This is too relatable
That's because the movie botched Sirius's quote from the book: "Not at all. Quicker and easier than falling asleep."
right after that quote,i cried until the end of the movie non-stop.
Same
I WILL NEVER. NEVER!!! LISTEN TO MY CHILDHOOD THE SAME WAY! THIS BLEW MY MIND. (well, it blew my ears, i guess)
Anyone else almost start crying whenever they hear Lily's Theme or Dumbledore's Farewell? Well I did just now. My dad walked in and thought there was genuinely something wrong with me.
Angela Davidson sometimes music can have power. Not sometimes, all the time.
AV and EK Very true
Angela Davidson I DID
😭😭😭😭😭
I did. Every time
Angela Davidson I actually started sobbing when it was played in fantastic beasts
This should be called: "Fantastic Beats and Where to Hear Them".
lol noob
"Fantastic Music* and Where to Hear Them"
Beyond the Frame more like fantastic beasts and where hagrid hides them
Daniel Hasrama beats sounds cooler
Beyond the Frame, That‘s clever, I quite like that actually! :-)
This actually made me cry for some reason
im about to comment this.
LeaLikesIcecream hewigs dead
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oh really?
Me too! Especially when they showed Dumbledore's death and Snape's part as well. Huhuhu!
Meme'n Demon lily's theme, harry and hermione and hedwig's theme are the three soundtracks that make me cry
If you don't get goosebumps in Lily's Theme and Dumbledore's Farewell...your not a person, You are an alien
Even aliens would get'em
@@poornima3880 Yep true lol
Nah. Imma witch even if I do get goes bumps
What i didnt even watch sll the movies i just saw this in my recommendation
@@estelle.r8626 haha then im not sure if you can understand the video
When they showed the 'Dumbledore's Farewell' scene I felt a lump in my throat.
No I'm not crying you are.
You’ve made my heart fill with even more love for the Harry Potter films. Thank you. Music is an amazing thing. Dumbledore once said “Ah, music, a magic beyond all we do here!” He couldn’t have been more right.
This was such a good video
But Without I LOVE YOUR VIDS
100% agree. I never caught the Lockhart/Hedwig theme connections. Until now, I thought it sounded like The Last Crusade's "Ticket, Please" cue in the dirigible.
I got goosebumps with the Lockhart connection, so cool!
its fake
I’m a bit of a scientist myself
This whole video is just filled with FEELS. As a huge fan of the HP soundtracks, this made my day.
I've got chills. So much feelings with only musics.
Right? I started tearing up!
I never realised that the background music is such an important part of movies..
Thanks man.. now maybe I’ll enjoy my movies a bit more...
If Hedwig's theme represents hope and Fantastic Beasts uses the first few lines of Hedwig's theme as it's opening.
Could Fantastic Beasts be considered... A New Hope?
A new hope of reigniting a long passed franchised? Possibly. But there may be no hope of reigniting some sense into the author, J.K Rowling. That woman has seriously messed herself up.
Sir, this is the franchise police. I request you step out of your vehicle and put your hands above your head where I can see them. As stated in the law book, no crossing of franchises, under any circumstance.
@@lilgritt4230 Yes, but there is a loop-hole. When more than 100 people think the crossover idea is funny or should be considered, the person who has been convicted of "crossing of franchises" shall be set free.
@@GoldenArmorYeah darn, you got me there. Apologies sir, you are off the hook for now. Good day
@@lilgritt4230 Good day to you too!
I'm 60 years old, and the Harry Potter books and movies are by far my favorite stories that I keep returning to. I do so, mostly because of the music. The music of Harry Potter is phenomenal.....having grown up as a classically trained ballet dancer, I have heard my share of classical music, and I have to say that the music from all the Harry Potter moves and now, Fantastic Beasts, are what keeps me returning to these stories.
Another JW foreshadowing through music: Voldemort's theme playing in the Tom Riddle memory scene in Chamber of Secrets, foreshadowing the fact that Tom Riddle is Voldemort.
Nice.
Doesnt it also play when they open vault 713 and bellatrix vault?
I cried when they played Hedwig's Theme at the beginning of Fantastic Beasts. It's like we were home again, and JKR was back with new stories, more details about the wizarding world, and amazingly animated creatures (Frank was sooo beautifully done)
Lizzie A. Do you think any more books and movies will release?
Yes... Lockhart's theme is a twisted version of Hedwig's theme!!! Hedwig's theme brings hope therefore Lockhart's theme is false hope..... In a way we can say that Lockhart is plagiarizing Hedwig's theme which is what he does all the time.... Copy!!!!!!
A very good video!!! I never looked so deeply in this section!!!! ❤❤❤
Lily's theme is so haunting, it gave me chills
In this video, we explore how the composers behind Harry Potter have used music to send us different messages. I just want to point out that it was an act of love for Dumbledore that made that dark mark in the sky dissolve in Half Blood Prince. Good ol' love.
It was fascinating, brilliant essay!
Hey Javed! I created I subreddit for you, I just need to put some CSS on it haha. www.reddit.com/r/GoodBlood/
Oh right on, man! Thanks
Good Blood absolutly amazing video! go on with that style of analytic. Thumbs up from switzerland. genius
I actually never knew all this. But that scene with snape always makes me cry and rn i'm crying my eyes out... Yeah well which house are y'all in?
The last sentence / question ( "Are you listening?" ) Was just brilliant! Well, well done!
Jette Kmnrz are you listening? *Micdrop*
I never knew composers took all things like this into account. I'll be on the look out it in the next FB film. I noticed in the Main Titles for FB that the latter part of it, the part with a springy feeling of joy very closely resembles Dumbledore's Army from Order of the Phoenix, which sparked the feeling of rebellion and hope. It is played at first as Newt's boat comes into New York so it gives the viewer not only a feeling of nostalgia but a surge of adventure. The rest of the score seemed to me to be a rewritten version of a couple more Potter themes. I heard Dragon Flight along the way which was played at a time when there was a rush of adrenaline from the characters and from you, and also a few bars of Hedwig's Theme which I believe reminded the viewers why they were there, at the same time informing them that someone else was here to replace Harry. In just the first few scenes, the composer has managed to make the audience feel nostalgia, fear, excitement and hope with just the music.
I didn't either, until I started composing. One has to realize that just about any craft takes an almost absurd amount of dedication and attention to detail.
If you think this is impressive look at: ua-cam.com/video/e7BkmF8CJpQ/v-deo.html
Williams and the composers here are undoubtedly brilliant (Williams obviously being the pinnacle in the minds of most), but Shore's LOTR score dwarfs these in scope.
The Lord of the Rings film music consists of over 10 hours of *continuous* playtime, with close to 200 motifs (themes). Themes represent particular people, places, concepts, etc, and interact with one another. For example:
a) The Fellowship Theme builds as members are added, falters when doubt is sown, and when the Fellowship breaks, is never again played to in its full
b) The Isengard theme never develops, all it does is invade and interrupt other themes
c) I believe it was the Fellowship theme -- it contains 9 notes (9 members)
d) Folk instruments are often pulled in from cultures Tolkien drew from -- i.e. the Hardanger fiddle is used for the Rohan theme, which is a microtonal instrument unique to Norway.
Etc.
In order for a movie to be as good as Harry Potter or LOTR, it must have very good music that not only adds to the story, but also tells it.
Two hundred motifs? I think I know by heart some 10 or 15 at most, probably the major ones. Is there any place listing them all?
You are absolutely right i know what you mean. Just listening now and i hear a resemblence.
Amber Shoffren lot of words
Did anybody else tear up whenever they heard Lily’s theme and saw Snape dying again
Lockhart's theme: Hey man I didn't do my homework, can I copy yours?
Hedwig's theme: Sure just change it to make it look different.
Lockhart's theme: Alright sounds *great*
Lily's Theme is so beautiful, and hauntingly so. It's one of my personal favourites. Dumbledore's Farewell is also close to my heart, and never fails to make me cry. Great video!
oh my. I cried a few times. gosh the music. wow.
literally same. i was tearing up through so much of this.
thank god I am not the only one
It's amazing what music can do to you 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
When HP & the Prisoner of Azkaban came to cinemas, I went to buy the soundtrack, then still on CD :')
now, encouraged by having watched Fantastic beasts, i started watching the heptalogy again, and some very stunning details popped up out of nowhere: did you know that Newt Scamander is present in Hogwarts in the Third movie? You can see his Name disappear from the marauder's map when fred and george introduce it to Harry! These films never seem to cease amaze the audience... after all this time? ALWAYS!
WOAAAAAAAAAAAAAH WOW
Who's Newt Scamander?
I remember seeing the name during the movie but I never thought anything of it. I just thought "Oh another student."
I really did not think I would cry during a video that is explaining something, but I did, more than a few times, and I usually never cry so thank you for giving me a deeper understanding of harry potter😊
Jk rowling: it turned out the music was gay all along!
I needed this laugh from this depressing music...
I think it was a single mom.
Finally someone who understands me. I often listen to the soundtrack and can relate to every memory and feeling, hear the foreshadowing. This was strongly encouraged when I listened the life performance of the first movie in the Netherlands. John Williams set the first tone brilliantly, giving goosebumps already when the Warner Brothers logo appears. Music is such a big part in Harry Potter and everytime someone hears the first 5 notes of the theme, they know exactly from what movie it comes from. Brilliant.
I totally agree. That was really great
The Editing is perfect
Brilliant! There are so many things I'd like to say. First of all, I got into movie scores (which has been one of the best things I've ever done) because of Harry Potter's scores. I personally think Alexandre Desplat is my favorite composer. I mean in general, he has brilliant scores... but in the world of Harry Potter, all of them are great. Each one brought something special and unique to the series; John Williams, he's the master, he's the one responsable of every Harry Potter fan in the world getting goosebumps as we listen to Hedwig's theme, he's the original one, his score is classic,, magical and unforgettable. Patric Doyle did and excellent job in the Goblet of Fire; he gave the score that little twist needed for darker times. His music is more passionate and intense due to his certain way to play with the violin. "Harry in Winter" and "Cedric's death" are so beautiful and touching, being Cedric's theme even more heartbreaking while Harry in Winter is... not joyful, bur doesn't represent the same sorrow as the other one. Nicholas Hooper.... I think Half-Blood Prince has the best soundtrack of all movies. Sometimes it is touching and peaceful, (Harry and Hermione/When Ginny kissed Harry), but it can also totally break your heart. Dumbledore's farewell must be the saddest piece of music I've ever heard. Total Kudos for using it again with Snape's memories; it made the scene even sadder, more painful, touching, intense, a total soul-crushing. "Malfoy's mission" and Slughorn's Story are worth of a mention. "A drink of despair" is such as depressing and powerful as "Dumbledore's farewell" and it is the same used in "Sectumsempra" To me, that's the track of remorse, regret and sorrow; both Harry and Dumbledore are regretting what they have done, Harry regrets using Sectumsempra against Malfoy when he didn't know what that spell was for, he only knew it was for enemies, but he didn't know he could've killed him. And Dumbledore as he drank the green potion to get the locket; he was reliving his worst memory: Ariana's death. Brilliant as well. And Desplat, his music is exactly what it was needed for DH part 1 and 2, makes you feel nostalgic, makes you feel the danger, the aventure, solitude, isolation and hope (New Beginning). And James Newton Howard!!!!!! Fantastic Beasts was amazing. When Newt releases the Thunderbird! and when he says goodbye to Tina. Those tracks are so amazing!
I could keep writing about Harry Potter scores all day long but I better stop.
Anyway, amazing video.
lar hjp this comment and this video are two masterpieces. Thank you both for this. Loved every touch of the video and every minute I've spent reading this comment. Love, always x
lar hjp i agree! half blood prince was my favorite score as well
Got into Alexandre Desplat after watching The Imitation game and Oh boy, I love my boy, I really appreciate his skills.
The Harry Potter Universe will continue to surprise me till the day I die
The sheer genius of the story both by JKR and The little details in the screenplay is just amazing
Harry Potter has amazed me since the day I read the first page from a second hand book and will continue to amaze me till my death
Maybe even after that
Believe me when you die you never thinking ever about harry potter you will be so freaking out about what will happen to you after death
😂😂you people think when you die jesus will Come to you and he will take you to paradise or something like that 😂😂foolish people.
no love you will be freaking out about what will happen to you there
Lilly's theme is one of the most beautiful songs played in hp
Whenever I hear hedwigs theme the movies just seems....more magical. The music throughout the entire series and Harry Potter world make the magic really come to life.
you did miss a small point. At the end of Hedwig theme is a part signifies victory and it is played in all the victorious points of the franchise.
You can also say that Lockhart's Theme symbolizes him being a hack, a man who wants to be world famous, like Harry himself, because Harry is world famous after surviving the death curse, and one might consider Hedwig's Theme as Harry's own theme too.
In conclusion: Lockhart is famous, but for the wrong reasons. Harry is famous, not because of what he's done wrong though. So Harry's/Hedwig's theme becomes a twisted version of itself with Lockhart.
Lukas Sprehn another thing to note about Lockhart's theme and the way it comes back to Hedwig's (a twisted, pompous version) it is much like the way "his" exploits are a twisted, self-aggrandising version of another witch or wizard's deeds.
im not crying. youre crying.
I haven't even cried in the Zelda documentary. And Ocarina of Time is my favourite work of art of all time.
I ended up shivering so many times when I finally understood the music. It makes you realize how everything is somehow interconnected
if it weren't for the fantastic music in harry potter, there would be zero emotional impact on me
Loved this. Also, in the beggining of Fantastic Beasts, it starts with the hedwig theme and then morfs into a more exciting and new sound. Listen to the first track in the spotify soundtrack and you will see!
4:43 how amazingly astounding!! o_O
Even I'm a fan and been enjoying the whole music soundtrack since then never realized that this what the truth is.
Change the key two steps from G to A. Man! I love this music!
Hearing the whole part about Lily's theme and the whole story behind it, it never fails to hit a cord and let the tears out of me.
this is the only good video I found on the subject... it's very sad, but on the other hand this video is a GEM. It's so wonderful... I watch this at least once a week because it makes me really emotional and miss the movies especially the soundtracks... and it blows my mind every time knowing how well it was written
thank you for that
omg this is so so great. I feel like HP is much much bigger than it already is now... So many details, so much depth. I'm blown away. This is great!
Hedwig's Theme has the same notes (in part) as the theme from Schindler's List, also by John Williams. The sense I got from both movies was courage and hope.
not really
Small note: You misuse "anti-hero" when describing Lockhart. Anit-hero refers to a protagonist that is an outcast. This is precisely the opposite of what Lockhart is, a publically-well-regarded antagonist. If anything, Lockhart is closest to being an "Anti-Villain."
I hear what you're saying. I'd argue that Lockhart is actually the perfect example of an Anti-Hero. An anti hero isn't necessarily an outcast, but a 'hero' that doesn't portray the classic hero qualities. Selflessness, kindness etc.
An anti-villian would be Magneto. A noble cause but with immoral / evil methods.
Right, but he's still missing out on the hero part.
Yeah. Self-proclaimed hero i suppose.
Arthur Dent
@@dasisafk Arthur Dent is a jerk. A complete knee-biter.
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This video was so interesting and it makes me love HP even more. Didn't know that was posible.
HP never fails to blow my mind and the information in this video was mostly new to me and it broke my heart oh god all the feels ;;__;;
This made me really emotional! The score behind the movies always gave me strong senses of hope or sadness. Thank you for explaining the connections with these songs- definitely makes me appreciate the movies more
I think Dumbledore's Farewell is also played when Harry brings Cedric digoties boxy back
Cinder Flame this is my favourite comment of all time. ❤️
Cedric Digoties boxy.
CK Studios we gathered that. I said my comment to laugh at it.
i never expected this much depth. Kudos to you for bringing it out. Makes me love Harry Potter even more.
I had goosebumps when I read the title of the video, I wated the video twice I had goosebumps throughout, and now I am still having goosebumps. I don't know when it'll go away.
I love you for making this.
Wow...this is a really good video.
Music makes up a huge part of movies. A good score can make or break a movie, really.
And yeah, I remember when I first heard the ending song for the trailer...I flipped the freak out.
It just brought back the magic really...
Well played studio people...well played. Playing up the nostalgia.
>.
Agreed, good score makes a good movie eg The Shawshank Redemption
Javed you're a beautiful man
: ) Thanks homie.
But really you're beautiful. Your beard is amazing.
Please make more videos! I can't get enough of them. They way you edit them, the music you use, the analysis of the videos! Great stuff. Keep on doing what you're doing we'll be looking forward to your next uploads.
Dumbledores death brought back feelings I haven't felt since 30 minutes agoY
Awesome video!
Seriously though I can't even watch 5-10 second clips of Snape dying / his memories without tearing up, even after having seen it so many times.
If there were more Hipsters like you, UA-cam woud be a better place.
Nice video m8 ! :D
You shared my love of two things: music theory and Harry Potter!
Nicholas hooper is the best. I know many will have a diff opinion. But half blood prince is a musical master piece
Ganesh ss I'm with you. Loved Half-Blood's score.
Would love a more in depth video with each film, or even a video series on this!
This is very well done cinematically!! Loved the overlay of the scores
who else almost cried at 4:07
Eh, the book spoiled the movie for me, I almost never hated professor Snape in the movie because I already knew....but I don't think the movie appreciate Snape that much since the reveal of truth was so brief.
kLuMzyOwl she I seen the movies before I read the books so I liked Snape from the beginning I don't know why but I always liked Snape. now that I have read the books I can see why people would dislike him initially.
Me
This is why music is so important. This is also why I always look towards music with everything.
Gonna rewatch the series with a whole new perspective
The editing and sound in this video is amazing! Great job
wow, honestly another entirely deep aspect of harry potter that i always felt but never really realized. the music really always set the tone in an entirely different way than anything ive ever experienced, no wonder i find myself listening to these soundtracks so often. this is wonderfully thought out, keep up the awesome work!!
I love how you used music theory in this. Thank you so so much. ❤️
Helen Kate Lynch it's amazing isn't
I love the books so much, and highly prefer them, but I grew up with the movies, and this video just makes me love them again. Very enjoyable to watch (and listen). Also, count me among those who went nuts hearing Hedwig's Theme in the Fantastic Beasts trailer. :D
me too! :D when the movie started, i got the chills :')
I'm Ana btw, Ravenclaw, nice to meet you.
TheRizGuy I heard the theme and legit started screaming. I straight up started crying in the theatre. I was actually sobbing with my head in my hands. This music just does something to me
TheRizGuy I'm in hufflepuff too
Robert Dover Yay! I love that. The more the Hufflepuffs the better. :)
Hey Ana Banana, nice to meet you too.
The music indeed has the power over us all, Phandom! At the disco :D
TheRizGuy ohh you re a hufflepuff...
your voice is soothing and calming. I love harry potter and I am listening. Nice review.
What a great video. I haven't ever heard of musical forshadowing, and I absolutely love it's uses in the HP movies. When I heard about Snape my heart broke, and learning the music behind it, something else I love, just makes Snape just a little more forgiveable
Gilderoy Lockhart's theme seems to be an imitation of Hedwig's Theme, just like Lockhart stole the works of other wizards.
amazing, amazing video. it's amazingly well-put and researched, you can feel the effort and passion put into its production. you obviously know what you're talking about, Javed Sterritt, because you've just earned a very Potter-headed subscriber.
How have I never noticed that Lockhart theme thing before?!!?!?
YaliFilmaker15
I actually listen to this music while studying. It is probably the only thing that helps me focus and I am not sure why!
Omg same here
that's probably because you know it very well, your brain doesn't have to analyse it, or maybe it's just because it's magical
Louise GaryAVBl haha! both are true!
same ! welcome to the club buddy (or lady) lol
Same here! The Fantastic Beasts soundtrack always helps me relax when I'm stressed as well :)
Thoroughly enjoyed your delivery and detail in the execution of this video. From your comments to the editing itself -- punctual and provoking. Very well done.
Feels great that the algorithm thought it would be a great idea to recommend me this video once again five years after i had first seen it