Events

Extra Sound meets Federico De Feo

Date

04 December 2024

Between music and cinema: the power of soundtracks to influence narratives and create emotional connections

On December 11th at 6:30 PM, in the venue at via Sciesa 4, the third event in the Extra Sound series will take place, featuring Federico De Feo.

Extra Sound is a series of lectures and meetings with leading figures in the world of sound applied to science, culture, multimedia, and design.

The Theme: Music has the ability to penetrate our memory, sometimes even more so than images. Think of all the soundtracks that are etched into our collective memory and widely recognized. This is the concept that Federico De Feo will explore.

From its beginnings to today, music has always been an integral part of the cinematic experience, capable of emotionally guiding the viewer to a deeper understanding of the images.

Soundtracks are a blend of pre-existing compositions and pieces created specifically for films, enabling experimentation by individuals who do not necessarily come from a cinematic background but have found a new form of expression in visual storytelling. This is the case of Ludwig Göransson, initially a producer for Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), who revolutionized contemporary compositional language with iconic soundtracks such as Black Panther, The Mandalorian, and Oppenheimer. Other emblematic examples include Wendy Carlos’ visionary electronics for Kubrick, Ennio Morricone’s timeless work in Sergio Leone’s Westerns, or John Williams’ orchestral masterpieces for Spielberg.

Who is Federico De Feo?
Federico holds a degree in Sound Design from IED Rome. He works as an Editorial Freelance for publications such as Rolling Stone, Wired, Cosmopolitan, and Outpump, where he explores new forms and techniques in music applied to cinema and TV series. He has contributed to educational projects with the European Institute of Design (IED) in Rome as a lecturer and guest speaker, as well as with Roma Tre University. Additionally, he hosted a radio program centered on the world of soundtracks for Radio Raheem Milano, titled Leitmotiv.