One of the most dynamic and relevant aspects of 2001: A Space Odyssey is the original score composed of classical recordings. Initially intended for composition by Alex North, Kubrick decided to stick with his original placeholder score. Ultimately, Alex North created an original score for 2001: A Space Odyseey, but critics have commented repeatedly that Kubrick's decision to finish the film with a classical score was an incredibly appropriate decision.
Considering the use of Johann Strauss waltz Blue Danube, that accompanies the docking of the space shuttle and space station, is used as an equal audio cue to its counterpart, the visual time lapse. And, inspired by Nietzsche's philosophical treatise, Thus Spake Zarathustra, Richard Strauss' composition by the same name, has been referred "It is cold, frightening, and magnificent." but accurately mirrors man's assent into space. Traditionally, the association of classical music in mainstream or even genre specific works of film render cliche effects, however Kubrick's use of such classical works has been considered to have enhanced the visual appeal of the film. Together the sound and video created a masterpiece.
Questions:
- How does the appeal of A-typical music choices coupled with visually inspiring footage, of such films like 2001: A Space Odyseey, serve to inspire further "critical" works of film fiction?
- Why even attempt to create a work that traverses the lengthy the existence of human kind?
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