Outline the ways in which NAM 47 reflects the majesty of Titanic s maiden voyage and
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The piece 'Take her to sea, Mr. Murdoch' was written in approximately 1996/97 to portray the ship, Titanic in the new adaptation of the film of the 'Titanic'. It is one of many pieces of music played throughout the film and appears near the beginning of the film, whilst the ship is in the Quay and about to set off sail.
The piece begins with short rising motifs, emphasising the turning on of the engine, as the ship gets ready to leave. The opening section, due to a wide range of pitch, increasing dynamics and a slow tempo sets the theme for the majestic and grand journey that the people and ship are hoping to have.
Horner uses a large orchestra and choir as well as a synthesiser in this piece. Although he uses the large orchestra, there is hardly any solo playing, but instead lots of doubling e.g. bar 1 2nd violins, 2 harps copy each other and woodwind and brass double the chords. Horner tries to give the impression of the great ship and doesn't want any instrumental part to be unheard, and so therefore doubles them...