Chinese translation "Shuiqin" is an instrument for film soundtrack, and it is an instrument that makes a creepy metallic sound in most horror films.
However, the most famous instrument of horror movies is Waterphone. The size and shape of the basin are variable, and the ruler is also deformable. When the soloist plays the stick ruler with a drumstick or bow, it will affect the vibration of the water in the bowl and make it collide with the metal wall of the bowl. Widely used in film music, it often creates a thrilling and frightening atmosphere.
There is also an expectation engine, which can be seen from the name-the fear engine.
In addition, there is the machine Mega Marvin made by netizens all over the world. This instrument, but it's already very strange to look at! It is made of several metal springs, and its sound is simply chilling. By rubbing and tapping drums and sticks of different sizes, you can make a hellish sound, which feels like you are participating in a haunted house adventure.
These are some more terrible.
Every time I watch a horror movie, I feel that the scariest thing is not the picture, but the creepy sound effect ... the sharp sound will scare the daylights out of you. So, how did the sound effects in horror movies come out? It is understood that this kind of instrument that makes a horrible and gloomy sound is called "water harp" and "waterphone" in English. It is said to be inspired by Tibetan water drums.
Oenanthe javanica, also known as "geomantic basin", has the meaning of making money and making officials rich. 1968, American Richard waters invented the water harp and applied for a patent. Watphone is mainly composed of a stainless steel resonator "bowl", a cylindrical "neck" and dozens of rod-shaped brass rulers welded on the outer edge of the bowl. Add a small amount of water when playing.
Although the name Oenanthe javanica is very nice, in fact, everyone calls it "Oenanthe javanica"! It is called the scariest musical instrument in the world, and it is the source of most creepy, weird and ethereal sounds we hear in movies.
Shuiqin has participated in almost all the horror movies in the world, including some classic movies such as Midnight Bell, Alien, A Missed Call, etc., which make you fall into a travel trap.
Water harp, organ, violin, cello, flute, etc. Among them, the water harp is more important. Shuiqin is a modern musical instrument invented by Richard Waters inspired by Tibetan water drums. When you fill it with water and tap the strings of different lengths in turn, it will make a terrible sound, which is not common because of the high cost. Now it is usually made by computer software.
Harp, organ, cello, violin, bassoon, piano, bass and so on. You can listen to the strange song "Sacrifice of Spring", I hope it will help you.
The musical instruments commonly used in the background music of horror ghost films are shakuhachi, cymbals and electronic synthesizer sound effects. Nowadays, the background music of movies and TV shows is mostly made by midi. The background music of horror movies is usually played with synthetic timbre and very discordant chords, and irregular percussion instruments create a horrible atmosphere. According to my years of production experience, in fact, any musical instrument can play different emotional artistic atmosphere, but only if the player has such playing ability.
In the past, the horror music in movies was all made by the water harp, which was a modern musical instrument invented by Richard Waters inspired by Tibetan water drums. Because of its high cost, it was not common. Now it is usually made by computer software.
Water harp, organ, violin, cello, flute, etc. But I think the water harp is more important. It is an instrument invented by Americans. Fill it with water and tap the strings of different lengths in turn, which will make a terrible sound. Plus the scene and post-processing, it's a ghost film!
The music of horror movies is made by this instrument-the water harp. This musical instrument was invented by an American. The sound of this instrument is creepy, and in order to ensure the quality of each instrument, it is made in limited quantities. Moreover, this kind of musical instrument is very expensive because of its complicated production and patent application.
But now most of the horror music is synthesized by computer, which also saves the cost.
The Chinese translation of waterphone is "Shuiqin", which is the musical instrument for film soundtrack. Most of the creepy metallic sounds in horror films are made by this instrument. It consists of a stainless steel resonator "bowl" and a handle "neck". The outer edge of the bowl is equipped with a small amount of water and dozens of brass rulers with different lengths.
Aterphone Chinese translation "Shui Qin": "Bowl" and a handle: "Qin Neck", which is an instrument that makes a creepy metallic sound in most horror movies.