Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Music in Movies
The most effective use of music in movies is with horror movies. Every horror movie I have seen uses the music to create the creepy feel. Half of the time, what is going on in the movie isn't that scary, but the music that goes along with it makes it that way. I cannot think of a better use of music in movies. However, with sappy movies, they use inspiring or subtle happy music to emotionally connect the viewer to the scene. I think music triggers emotions more so than watching an event, and that is why music is such a large part of movies. Think of Jaws, the two note melody that goes with the shark's arrival in a scene always creates an eerie feeling. I think since most people listen to music daily, they have more of a connection with it. When it is used in movies, the feeling is stronger because we can relate to music, and the we hear the sounds and immediately relate them to certain feelings.
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This is a very good point. I can definitely relate to music and it makes me feel strongly one way or another but I've yet to be chased by an axe murderer. Soundtrack producers these days do a fantastic job of choosing music that magnifies and reflects the emotions of the character or events on screen.
ReplyDeleteI like the music in movies. I always know what is coming next by the music that is being played. We all know when something bad or scary is going happen. We know when something sad or happy will happen also. I think it is great that we can watch a movie and follow along with the plot by listening to the music.
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