Teen Beach Movie is a Disney Channel Original Movie that follows two modern-day teenagers, Brady and Mack, who find themselves magically transported into a 1960s beach movie called Wet Side Story. In this retro movie world, surfers and bikers are caught in a rivalry, and classic musical numbers shape the story. Brady and Mack’s presence… Continue reading Teen Beach Movie; Fallin’ for ya
Month: October 2024
How the Spatial Placement of Sound Aids Acting Performance
I’ve been heavily involved in NC State University Theatre’s performance of Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play as an actor that is on stage for a good majority of the show. This experience has really made me consider the importance of the spatial placement of sound effects, specifically because of two separate instances in the… Continue reading How the Spatial Placement of Sound Aids Acting Performance
The Sound of Silence
In the movie “A Quiet Place”, sound is used very strategically and is a crucial part to the telling of the story. The plot, which revolves around a family forced to live in complete silence to survive in a post-apocalyptic world full of monsters with highly sensitive hearing, captures the audience in unexpected ways. This… Continue reading The Sound of Silence
Sampling in Metal Music!
Where did Metal Music come from? Metal music originated from industrial working-class areas in the United Kingdom (UK), specifically in the midlands and northern England. A large number of factories process actual metal, specifically steel, this is where the term “metal” music came from. It has its roots in blues, rock, and 1960s psychedelic rock.… Continue reading Sampling in Metal Music!
Stranger Things
Stranger Things is a popular Netflix show that is personally one of my favorites. Set in the 80’s, the show is particularly effective because of the soundtrack. The Duffer Brothers pitched the show to Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein’s synthwave act, S U R V I V E. After Netflix greenlit the project, the Duffers… Continue reading Stranger Things
Blog #3: Metroid Fusion’s Sound Design
The Metroid video game series has always been one of Nintendo’s more interesting ones, from its environments to its storylines. Combining elements of two of their most popular game series, Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, with the average side-scrolling platforming for games at the time along with an outlet of exploration, Metroid… Continue reading Blog #3: Metroid Fusion’s Sound Design
Swancore
Swancore is a subgenre of post-hardcore music that originated in the 2000s. The term itself refers to a more progressive approach to post-hardcore music, these features range from experimental song structures, complex instrumentation, and intricate guitar work. These qualities have served as the primary basis for artists who have associate themselves with this sound. The… Continue reading Swancore