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This movement involves a clever use of the sharp five (or flat six) within the major triads, creating tension and color. Shore transitions smoothly from A major to F major, then resolves to D, constructing a harmonic progression that is both simple and profoundly effective. This technique imparts a mystical quality, illustrating how modal mixture and simple triadic relationships can generate complex sonic textures.
Example 2: "The Silence of the Lambs" Main Title
Shore’s score for The Silence of the Lambs reveals his ability to craft eerie, suspenseful soundscapes using minor chords and strategic dissonances. Starting in E Aeolian, Shore weaves a tapestry of minor and suspended chords, often incorporating the flat six (♭6) to produce a dark, brooding atmosphere.