Good movies can be turned great or unwatchable based on their sound. While music can be a useful tool for driving tone, the sounds of the actual movie are much more important. Every step, every creak, every rustling bush, all important world building and immersive elements. I mean, there’s a reason we don’t watch silent… Continue reading History of Sound Effects in Cinema
Month: November 2024
The Art of the Jump Scare
Be honest, it’s your least favorite part of horror movies. Whether you are easily spooked and hate how often quick, loud noises and a monster/killer flashing on your screen, or you just hate how often quick, loud noises and a monster/killer are flashed on your screen, it’s just a cheap trick to get an easy… Continue reading The Art of the Jump Scare
Looping of Beats and the Power of A Beat Drop
One of the first things that comes to mind when I hear music after taking this course is the looping of beats and the “beat drop” that follows silencing the beats. The first time I realized what I was hearing was when I was listening to J. Cole’s hit album “No Role Modelz”. The first… Continue reading Looping of Beats and the Power of A Beat Drop
The EDM Hype
In recent years the popularity of EDM has skyrocketed, making the genre increasingly popular amongst many age groups. This category of music is unlike others with its intense music drops, high energy and emotional buildups. Advancements in audio technology have also made the genre more popular. Modern software has made it easier for producers to… Continue reading The EDM Hype
The Impact of the Vine Boom Sound Effect
If I had to pick a sound effect that encapsulated my childhood, as well as one that I still laugh at every time I hear it, I’d pick the “Vine Boom.” This sound effect is a brief, sharp burst of reverberating bass, typically used at the end of a sentence to amplify a joke’s impact.… Continue reading The Impact of the Vine Boom Sound Effect
The Horror of Sound in Dead Space!
Dead Space is a survival horror game set aboard a derelict space station, where players must navigate a nightmarish environment filled with grotesque, reanimated creatures called necromorphs. The game is renowned for its immersive atmosphere, blending haunting sound design, claustrophobic environments, and intense action to create a truly terrifying experience. I wanted to highlight the role… Continue reading The Horror of Sound in Dead Space!
Weezer’s Pinkerton
Weezer’s 1996 Pinkerton is my favorite album for many reasons: 1: Nostalgia. One of my longest friendships I have is with my friend Lauren who I have known since I was 10. When we were 12 she introduced me to Weezer and it felt like it was all we listened to that summer. 2: I… Continue reading Weezer’s Pinkerton
Dissecting the Sound of Saw
The Saw franchise is one of the most iconic and profitable in the horror genre today. Since its inception in 2004, it has spawned nine sequels to date (with an eleventh film currently in development). One element that sets the series apart from other popular horror franchises is its soundtrack. Every film in the franchise… Continue reading Dissecting the Sound of Saw
Blog #4: Sonic Songs
Despite its rocky reception for some of its installments, the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has always had great music. From the iconic hedgehog’s debut in 1991 to the franchises’ most recent game, “Sonic x Shadow Generations.” As expected with the franchise’s tenure in the video game world, the catalog is very long and would take… Continue reading Blog #4: Sonic Songs
Orchestration in Frozen 2
In the clip I have chosen for my final blog post, it discusses and demonstrates the importance of orchestration in this scene of Frozen 2 and Disney movies in general. This video gives us a peak into the day where the story is brought to life once the music gets to transition from synths to… Continue reading Orchestration in Frozen 2