Have you ever been so totally engrossed in watching an intensely frightening movie scene that the menacing music scared you more than what was actually taking place on the screen? The use of music in movies can intensify the outcome of a scene or bring it into sharper focus.
There are various ways music is utilized to promote the cinematic experience. It can be used to express the character's emotion - if the scene is tense, dramatic, happy or emotional the background music will match the mood. Music is an effective way to heighten drama and advance the story. It can be used to misdirect the audience in a scene. Picture a woman alone in the house, a crescendo of loud ominous music emanating from the screen - this sets the mood for what is about to befall the victim - whether it's a killer hiding in the closet or a cat jumping off the dresser. The anticipation builds and emotions take over resulting in a heart pounding thrill to the viewer.
The following link is a trailer for the enchanting and popular film, Mary Poppins, but through the use of sinister and eerie music the movie is transformed into a suspenseful and terrifying adventure.
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Wow what a video! I thought this was a great example of how music can change a movie. Mary Poppins was a happy childhood movie. This version added with creepy music made it seem to be scary. Very good post!
ReplyDeleteMusic in a film is very important to me. Sometimes I watch a movie twice. The first time I watch a movie, I see it as it is. The second time, however, I like to watch what people are doing in the background, or actually listen to the music. Finding music from a movie is fun also, because when I actually find the song and listen to it fully, I see why they may have chose that song.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching Mary Poppins when I was a child. I'm not a fan of a movie that has a lot of music and singing in it. But it was somethig about Mary Poppins. i agree that the soundtrack in this movie is what made it a classic movie that is loved by all.
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