In the Physco shower scene (link presented above) we hear a high pitched instrumental which, is slightly eerie, yet calm. (1:41) This gradual building of sound (soundtrack) adds suspense for the future scenes in the film as we suspect something less calm to appear next. This is conventional to a thriller as a thriller is all about waiting and wanting to see what happens next in the film, it's about being involved, entertained and fully engaged throughout the whole film. By gradually building this music up tension is grown and is thus more effective as we can watch the mood change overtime, which makes us relate with the character as we can feel the build up of it the same way they would have done in the situation.
Following this scene imediately there is the shower scene where a sudden screeching noise arises. (1:52) This symbolises potential danger, which we suspect from this is death. In order to create this sound and make it effective a constant deep rhythmic beat with the use of particularly chose instruments such as cello and base are added so the sounds contrast eachother. This type of soundtrack is conventional to a thriller as the screeching sound can mirror the character screeching but, also creates uneasiness and discomfort for the audience who are viewing it which, puts them in the characters/victims shoes. Without this use of soundtrack this message perhaps wouldn't have been portrayed thus making it less/hardly effective.
At the very beginning of the clip we hear a sigh of relief from the victims mouth. (0:53) This display of dialogue is juxtaposing to the whole of the rest of the clip as, it contrasts with what's about to happen next. By placing in this dialogue at the beginning we feel as if we are witnessing everything the character is doing/thinking as we can hear her thoughts out loud. Alongside this the on screen sound of the shower running makes the scene she is in become realistic to us as viewers. By using realistic sounds we feel as if we can relate to what is going making, whatever happens more effective as we place ourselves into the victims shoes.
To conclude sound is very important when applying it to my very own thriller opening. It added with other thriller conventions/elements makes up the thriller film as a whole. The different music/sound can change the whole mood or feeling of the film, which, is needed in a thriller to create unexpected twists and turns that keep the audience engaged and on the edge of their seats throughout. For example; jumpy and Erie music played in a scene can produce an atmosphere for the viewing on screen and make it ten times more effective that if the sound was to be muted which, I have discovered through research. Therefore, through this essay and the added background research to sound in a thriller film I have found and discovered that the importance of it is pivital.
You have shown a clear understanding of how sound is used within thrillers to create certain emotions within the audience; however, you need to identify which shound technique is being used for each point. You have used detailed and complex, relevant language.
ReplyDeleteTo improve your post you need to:
1) Identify what terminology is being used for each sound
2) Read through and check spelling, grammar
3) Possibly add another point or go into more depth for the last paragraph