An Analysis of Film Music Art from the Perspective of Cultural Differences between China and the West

Abstract

As an important form of artistic expression, film and television music not only reflects the connotation of culture, but also profoundly affects the audience's emotional experience and cultural identity. Under the background of globalization, the communication and collision between Chinese and Western cultures become more and more frequent, which makes the analysis of film and television music art become a necessary research direction. This paper aims to explore the influence of Chinese and Western cultural differences on film and television music art, and analyze its performance characteristics and artistic value under different cultural backgrounds.

First of all, this paper expounds the importance of cultural differences in music creation and performance by summarizing the basic characteristics of Chinese and Western cultures. There are significant differences between Chinese and Western cultures in values, aesthetic orientation and artistic expression techniques, and these differences are especially evident in film and television music. For example, Western music emphasizes individual expression and emotional expression, while Chinese music pays more attention to collectivism and the transmission of inner emotions. This cultural background difference directly affects the creation of film and television music and audience acceptance.

Secondly, this paper makes an in-depth analysis of the characteristics of Chinese and Western film and television music art. Through the comparison of classic cases, this paper reveals the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western film and television music in narrative function, harmony application, melody design and so on. Western films such as Star Wars are famous for their grand musical background and emotional rendering, while Chinese classic films such as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon incorporate rich traditional cultural elements and emotional expression in their music. These analyses not only help to understand the diversity of film and television music, but also show how cultural contexts shape artistic expression.

Then, the article discusses the integration and innovation of Chinese and Western film and television music. Modern film and television works increasingly integrate the elements of multi-culture and show new artistic characteristics. For example, some Chinese and Western co-productions use the combination of the East and the West in music, which not only enrichis the musical level of the films, but also promotes cultural exchange and understanding. At the same time, film and television music has also become an important carrier of cultural identity, and audiences' understanding and identity of different cultures have been deepened through film and television works.

Finally, this paper summarizes the profound influence of Chinese and Western cultural differences on film and television music art, and puts forward the direction of future research. With the deepening of global cultural exchanges, film and television music as an important form of cultural expression, its research will continue to evolve. It is hoped that this study can provide a new perspective and thinking for the understanding and communication of Chinese and Western cultures.