# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lectures on Tap - "Hearing Death at the Movies: Mysterious Melody in Films" - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Professors, experts, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in Boston bars.About this EventJoin us for an engaging evening where professors, experts, and storytellers bring their thought-provoking lectures to your favorite bar in Somerville, MA!Hosted by the Lectures on Tap team.?️ Date: November 4th, 2025? Time: 6:30 PM? Location: Somerville, MA (exact address given in confirmation email)? Lecture: “Hearing Death at the Movies: Mysterious Melody in Films"? Speaker: Dr. Alex LudwigThe Dies Irae is a haunting melody that has been utilized by composers in countless films such as Metropolis, The Shining, and Star Wars. Its narrative connection to death makes it a staple in the soundtracks of horror films, but the melody's presence in modern pop culture is the result of over 800 years of musical evolution.In this enlightening lecture, Dr. Alex Ludwig will explore the transformative journey of the Dies Irae, showcasing its diverse applications across the church, concert hall, and cinema. He will discuss how this powerful melody shapes our understanding of film music today and why contemporary composers continue to use this musical memento mori.Dr. Ludwig is a media scholar and music historian at the Berklee College of Music, specializing in a variety of music history topics, particularly in the realm of film music.Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your appreciation of film music and its historical context!Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! ?Agenda6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.6:55 PM – Host introduction7:00 PM – Lecture begins7:45 PM – Audience Q&A8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round8:30 PM – Wrap up. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/somerville/lectures-on-tap-hearing-death-at-the-movies-mysterious-melody-in-films/100001787741255219 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 39.19, max: 39.19, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Somerville - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Somerville - **lat**: 42.3808757 - **long**: -71.1002881 - **full address**: Somerville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lectures on Tap - "Hearing Death at the Movies: Mysterious Melody in Films" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6c8efc66a5784c9bc4a32bde498aaf1c9fe1df6cdeed11faa3b7b2bf448f23a9-rimg-w1200-h600-dce0e1da-gmir.jpg?v=1762250624 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lectures on Tap - "Hearing Death at the Movies: Mysterious Melody in Films" being held? - **A:** Lectures on Tap - "Hearing Death at the Movies: Mysterious Melody in Films" takes place on Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 04 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 pm at Somerville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lectures on Tap - "Hearing Death at the Movies: Mysterious Melody in Films"? - **A:** Lectures on Tap - "Hearing Death at the Movies: Mysterious Melody in Films" is organized by Felecia For The Win. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lectures on Tap - "Hearing Death at the Movies: Mysterious Melody in Films" is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Somerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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