Silence may be deafening, however, the right use of sound and music can create a difference in setting the tone and creating a beautiful film. A notable example of sound and music creating this beauty can be found in Pete Docter’s movie, Up from 2009. In the montage from Docter’s Up (2009), sound and music are used effectively to develop mood through the use of musical score as well as sound mixing. To begin, the mood is reinforced through Docter’s efficacious use of musical score. In the film Up, there is a scene that shows Ellie (Carl’s wife) in a hospital, laying in a bed, in this scene the intentional mood is melancholy (Up 3:33-4:00). The musical score from this scene in the montage creates a melancholic mood by augmenting the emotional …show more content…
As Ellie lies in the hospital bed while grasping Carl’s hand, the pace of the song decelerates, demonstrating the somber feeling between both characters, and enriching the emotional impact of the scene. In the musical score during this scene, the song returns to the original chorus and the melody increases twice and then decreases. Along with the smiles of the couple, the arpeggio of the melody helps show the reminiscence of their marriage and their gratitude for one another. The deceleration of the pace and the arpeggio aspects of the musical score collaborate to convey the melancholic mood of the scene by enhancing the sadness of the scene while hinting at gratitude and joy between the characters in the heartbreaking scene. Through the use of sound and music, the musical score can demonstrate the mood of the montage. In addition, sound and music also successfully develop the mood of the montage through sound mixing. During the montage of Carl and Ellie’s married life, after Ellie’s miscarriage, there is a scene showing Carl and Ellie depositing coins into a jar which helps demonstrate the optimistic mood of the
This description of the sounds is giving the readers a look at what will be happening later in the
This recreation of the ambient sound also helps place the viewer in the scene which, results in more emotions being
Besides their content, the clips are abrupt and contain many clashing neon colors. However when the final chorus is sung, the imagery changes dramatically. A field of wheat, a beautiful sunset, and soothing ocean waves are shown. Besides their content, the clips are slower and contain a variety of warm, pastel colors gently mixed together. The difference between the two types of imagery furthers the difference between good and bad sounds.
The intensity of the loud music and the quick, high and low angle shots emphasize on how frightened Carl and his alliances feel. The quick, high and low angle shots makes us have empathy for Carl and his alliances. Considering the composers' use of angle shots, music and lighting it can be concluded that the filmmakers are creating empathy in us for Russel, Kevin, Carl and his
In its score, many compositional elements were used to express the overall atmosphere of the film. The film's score serves as a tribute to many people who have
The arrangement changes to a slow, melodic, heartfelt tone to emphasize their emotions. Still hitting on visual changes. The scene and music help show them the severity they face. Showing that they must continue forward in their long journey of
It makes the overall work more dark and robust.” Avery said that the variety and doctoring of the sounds made her feel disassociated from her surroundings and engaged in the new occurrences within the video. There is not one specific fear or theme to focus on, but rather a
When Ricky first arrives to meet his foster parents, it plays music. This music makes you jump in your seat and takes your attention straight away. Similar scenes have similar musical numbers that capture what Ricky is feeling in the moment and what feelings the scenes bring to the
Within these montages are close-ups of anxious facial expressions, as well as flashbacks from Gatsby’s life which are reflective of the tempo of the music. Music can play a critical role in the success of a movie trailer. In the article, “The Role Of Music In Motion Picture Advertising And Theatrical Trailers: Altering Music To Modify Emotional Response And Genre Expectation,” Strobin’s connection between music and emotion in trailers can be applied to that of The Great Gatsby trailer. As discussed in the article, “[m]usical elements (e.g., tempo, rhythm, pitch) can give rise to various emotions without cognitive processing[,]” suggesting music to be a less obvious tool for creating an experience for the audience (3).
As the film progresses, the sound becomes increasingly chaotic and intense, mirroring the escalating danger and tension faced by the soldiers. This creates a sense of unease and anxiety in the viewer, emphasizing the terror of war and the physical and emotional toll it takes on those who experience it. In contrast, the scenes on the civilian boats are marked by a decrease in sound, creating a sense of calmness and relief that emphasizes the impact of the rescue mission and the hope it brings. This contrast creates an emotional release for the viewer, underscoring the importance of the rescue mission and the sacrifice made by those
The score gradually increases in volume and builds tension as the camera pans over a beautiful countryside landscape, including hills, trees, and a large estate. The non-diegetic score then fades out to be replaced by diegetic sound as a man and woman's voices are heard.
Callie’s accident represents death. The miraculous first breathe of Callie’s premature baby displays the shows value of life. Such sad songs allow the audience to formulate moods and a better understanding of real life experiences. The songs depict real life values that come into
The connection between the rain and Montage’s emotion is like when people try new food to take more bites to feel the curiosity of the new
When Edward breaks into the room a alarm sets off and the door sealed shut and so did the windows, the alarm made Edward freak out. It adds a sense of worry for Edward, in the distance you can hear police sirens coming to the house. This diegetic sound makes you feel bad for Edward for being tricked into going in the house while at the same time causing a sense of worry for what is going to happen to him. In “Bigfish” Tim Burton’s use of narration and inspirational music sets the tone for a dark fantasy adventure film. In the scene when Edward Bloom is at the carnival, and the band starts to play instruments in a wonderful tone which sets the mood for the next scene where he sees Sandra, which then switches to angelic non diegetic sound.
And again at measure 72 with the decrescendo into measure 73. However the beginning of the song was loud with no attempt at dynamics. The style was joyous and happy like a celebration in measure 13 with the slurred notes of the saxophones or measure 41 with the staccato notes from the band. The tribute section of the song (measure 54) was played very nicely accenting the sad mood of the literature. The tempo got rough at measure 91 with the change as the drummers, the director, and the band were not entirely together for a few measures.