There are movies that are forgotten… and others that remain in our memory forever, often for one reason only: their music. Movie soundtracks have that gift, to amplify what we see, to make it bigger, deeper, more ours. And although they are born for the big screen, some are made to cross it, to take on a life of their own and be heard in an unforgettable concert.
And there is an experience that makes it real (and intimate), and that is Candlelight CDMX. Under the light of thousands of candles, come their tribute concerts, such as those dedicated to the best Animé songs and magical soundtracks. Musical evenings that will review some of the most epic melodies of cinema and animation for you to enjoy, between classics and more recent themes, nostalgia, emotion and the purest live cinema.
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Candlelight soundtrack concert highlights in CDMX
Candlelight: The Best Animé Songs
CDMX will experience an impressive night with the most iconic music of anime. The unforgettable melodies of Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke or Death Note will sound at El Cantoral, performed by a string quartet with two violins, viola and cello. Amidst thousands of candles and with the depth of classical arrangements, this concert will take you straight to the heart of the worlds created by composers such as Joe Hisaishi, the Studio Ghibli animation studio and other animé greats.
All Candlelight Soundtrack Tribute Concerts in CDMX
Where to see live film music concerts in CDMX
In CDMX, famous movie themes find stages ranging from the intimate to the spectacular. Candlelight, for example, has taken its tributes to such special places as El Cantoral, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel or the Bosque de Chapultepec. But the city also has great venues such as the Auditorio Nacional or the Arena CDMX, which in the past have hosted symphonic concerts dedicated to composers such as John Williams or Ennio Morricone.
“I feel that film music is almost like watching the movie again, but with my ears.” – Dave Attell
How do great soundtracks help the narrative of films?
Soundtracks not only accompany the action, they build atmospheres and reinforce emotions, becoming an essential part of the story. Think about it: would Agent 007, James Bond, be as impressive without his iconic theme song? Music guides the viewer, sets the pulse of each scene and amplifies the tension, as in Mission Impossible or The Dark Knight, where the soundtrack intertwines with the narrative to keep us on the edge of our seat.
A fun fact about music in movies
Did you know that Santa was the first soundtrack in Mexican cinema? Directed by Antonio Moreno and starring Lupita Tovar, it marked a technical turning point and included songs by Agustín Lara, fusing film with Mexican popular music for the first time.