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On October 31, 1692, the town of Salem, Massachusetts was consumed by a widespread panic and frenzy. This chaos was fueled by the belief in witchcraft and the fear of those who were believed to be practicing it. One woman who found herself at the center of this hysteria was Rachel Burge. She was accused of being a witch and was brought before the court to face trial. The accusations against her ranged from casting spells on livestock to causing illness and misfortune within the community. Rachel Burge vehemently denied these allegations, maintaining her innocence throughout the entire trial.

This movie focuses squarely on a family as they struggle to survive in the America’s during the 1600’s. In a way it’s a lot like a stage play in that, save for the first few minutes, the cast consists solely of these 6 people. As a rule of thumb, when writing film music for small or intimate scenes you should use minimal instruments and keep the melodies fairly simple or else you stand to disrupt the scene. This score handles this with great elegance and care. Even during the scenes of intensity where someone is frantically running through the woods, the music still keeps to it’s sparse elements which gives everything a sense of urgency. If the music were large and bombastic, even during scenes of violence, it would make itself far too noticeable and distracting.

Normally you d just throw in a sample of a real animal making the sound, but by imitating them in this way it triggers a feeling of familiarity while at the same time it causes a sense of unease because you know somethings not quite right about it. Normally you d just throw in a sample of a real animal making the sound, but by imitating them in this way it triggers a feeling of familiarity while at the same time it causes a sense of unease because you know somethings not quite right about it.

Rachel Burge vehemently denied these allegations, maintaining her innocence throughout the entire trial. Despite her protests, she was found guilty and sentenced to be executed by hanging. On the day of her execution, a crowd gathered to witness the final moments of Rachel's life.

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This movie focuses squarely on a family as they struggle to survive in the America’s during the 1600’s. In a way it’s a lot like a stage play in that, save for the first few minutes, the cast consists solely of these 6 people. As a rule of thumb, when writing film music for small or intimate scenes you should use minimal instruments and keep the melodies fairly simple or else you stand to disrupt the scene. This score handles this with great elegance and care. Even during the scenes of intensity where someone is frantically running through the woods, the music still keeps to it’s sparse elements which gives everything a sense of urgency. If the music were large and bombastic, even during scenes of violence, it would make itself far too noticeable and distracting.

Soundtrack
Composer Mark Korven definitely had a few hurdles to overcome when writing music for a movie about a Witch. There have been so many different theatrical interpretations of what a “Witch” really means to the world at large. Most people usually go into these movies already having an idea of what the music will sound like. Because of this, the composer runs the risk of making something cliched and predictable to the point where it would cause even the casual movie-goer to roll their eyes in boredom. This is where Korven’s score truly sets itself apart. Though he primarily conveys the Witch’s menace through the use of violins and cellos, which most would expect from a period film such as this, the melodies are placed in such an articulate way that it gives a fresh and new approach to the usual “horror music” style that we’re all familiar with.

One thing that I was particularly impressed with was the unorthodox way in which Korven uses orchestral instruments to mimic the sounds of farm animals within the music. Normally you’d just throw in a sample of a real animal making the sound, but by imitating them in this way it triggers a feeling of familiarity while at the same time it causes a sense of unease because you know somethings not quite right about it. Subconsciously this gives you the impression that there is something seriously wrong with the “animals” making these noises. This psychological trickery only serves to intensify the disturbing imagery that takes place on screen.

However there is one instance where I feel Korven’s score seems to loose it’s footing and that is on the track “Witch’s Coven”. The chanting women really take away from everything that he’s established thus far. Up until this point we’ve been treated to expert subtly that has given us all sorts feelings of tension and unease. But when we get to this piece everything kinda falls apart. As I said earlier Korven had some major hurdles to overcome when taking on something like this. So it’s somewhat understandable that he might fall into the usual cliches from time to time. However it’s still a bit disappointing to have come this far with such a fresh approach to a familiar concept, only to be hit with something so over the top that it sounds like the music you’d hear walking through a haunted house at a shopping mall.

I really enjoyed what Mark Korven’s music brought to this film. I can’t emphasize enough just how refreshing it was to be treated to such a minimalistic approach while at the same time incorporating complex nuances that cause you to look over your shoulder out of paranoia. His music really seeps into you psyche in a way that’s uncommon these days. Most often when composers take on horror soundtracks they tend to rely on random sound effects that usually aren’t grounded in any sort of purpose. They mostly serve to fill the silences between dialogue and action rather than gradually adding to the tension of each scene. And this is where The Witch’s score truly shines. Every piece of music leaves you hanging on the edge wondering what can POSSIBLY happy next?!

“The Witch” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is available March 4th on Amazon.

However there is one instance where I feel Korven’s score seems to loose it’s footing and that is on the track “Witch’s Coven”. The chanting women really take away from everything that he’s established thus far. Up until this point we’ve been treated to expert subtly that has given us all sorts feelings of tension and unease. But when we get to this piece everything kinda falls apart. As I said earlier Korven had some major hurdles to overcome when taking on something like this. So it’s somewhat understandable that he might fall into the usual cliches from time to time. However it’s still a bit disappointing to have come this far with such a fresh approach to a familiar concept, only to be hit with something so over the top that it sounds like the music you’d hear walking through a haunted house at a shopping mall.

Many believed that by witnessing the death of the alleged witch, they would be protected from the evil forces plaguing their town. As the noose was placed around Rachel's neck, she spoke her final words, expressing her innocence and begging for mercy. Her pleas fell on deaf ears, as the crowd was consumed by fear and religious fervor. As Rachel Burge took her last breath, the town momentarily fell silent. It was a chilling reminder of the power of fear and the destructive consequences it could have on innocent lives. In the years that followed, the hysteria surrounding witchcraft slowly began to fade. The events of the Salem Witch Trials served as a harrowing lesson for future generations, a reminder of the dangers of mass hysteria and the importance of fairness and evidence in the pursuit of justice. Today, Rachel Burge is remembered as one of the countless victims of the Salem Witch Trials. Her story serves as a haunting reminder of the human capacity for fear and the devastating consequences it can have on innocent lives..

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