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Sound Effects


This music is very effective as it implies distortion and unnatural things happening. this is displayed through the use of electric guitar, playing loud and disturbing notes, punctuating the synthesised chordal movement. this chordal movement also implies ambiguity as there is no clear key at the start. the introduction of the strings and their minor, chromatic, ascending movement creates fear and ambiguity whilst also building up to a climax within the music. The layers then build, thickening the texture, implying a dramatic decrease in texture and a sudden jump scare. the distortion continues as the volume increases and there is a loud 'stab' which implies bad things are happening and increases the tension, therefore increasing the pace of the film. after this breakdown, highlighted by the drum's 'stab', there is a lot more use of sound effects that are incorporated into the music, such as a creaking door, radio wave white noise, slashing of a claw, and a roar of an animal. all of these are distorted and made to sound as part of the music, this also implies supernatural events. these sound effects, differ from the conventional forms of music, showing that the film is scary and more unconventional.

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The music for Dawn of the Dead is effective because it uses an innocent motif that is repeated and edited, and this is effective because it builds suspense and gives the viewer and idea that the scene is creepy and eerie. This would be useful for our clip because it would enhance the mystery behind the whole opening. The movement of the orchestra behind this motif, implies that there is something unnatural, due to the change in key and the chromaticism. Also the use of low strings (cells, double bass) juxtaposed with the high piano motif conveys the sense of being out of place and eery. The random effects and percussion within the orchestral accompaniment builds tension and suspense. this is also created through the increase in volume, and texture through the piece. I would like to use the idea of a small motif as it builds the suspense and also adds an element of innocence which, when placed with a more menacing background, this innocence is blemished.