Music for my film opening

Actors from Kà 

Music is going to be a key component of my film opening and I have planned to have my brother compose some music to run throughout my film opening. I've asked him to come up with a slow and melodic (yet sad) tune for the parts of the opening with footage and something 'in your face' and dramatic for the titles. He has come up with a melodic melody for my footage but is really struggling to compose something for the titles. I am motivating him to try and come up with something but incase he cannot manage to come up with something then I have planned an alternative.

An act from Kà

I've seen many Cirque du Soleil shows and their 2005 show, Kà, was one of my favourites. In it, there is a song called 'Battlefield' composed by René Dupéré that would be perfect for my film opening. It is very 'in your face' and dramatic and conveys the premonition of a war. I have sent an email to the makers of Cirque du Soleil enquiring as to whether I could use the song 'Battlefield' (if I need it). A copy of my email can be seen below:

Dear members of the Cirque du Soleil team,

First of all, I am a huge fan of the Cirque du Soleil productions. I only wish I could be as talented as the acts I’ve seen both live and on the television. I am currently creating a movie opening for my AS level in Media Studies and I would love to use the song ‘Battlefield’ from the show Kà for my opening credits. It is perfect to give away the mood and the premonition of a coming war that I need for my film. Because René Dupéré has composed the song, I am aware that it is not free for use and so I am asking for your and/or his permission to use this song in my film opening. It is for educational purposes only and will not be published in any way.

It would be appreciated if you could respond as quickly as possible as my deadline is in just under three weeks.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your time,
Evie Calaby,
Norfolk, England


Here is the song 'Battlefield' which I may use for my titles: