W5 : How Music enhances the Movie Experience?
Music has been enhancing the movie experience for a long period of time. Since the emergence of integrated music in films, composers and musicians have been making original scores and soundtracks to associate with and promote visual storytelling. ( 10 Times Classical Music Starred in Movies , 2020) Firstly, music helps to create the ambiance and effect of a scene or the whole film. Whether it is a cliffhanging moment, a delightful encounter, or a climatic scene, the exact music can boost the emotions and immerse the audience in the story. Besides, the strategic use of music can increase the dramatic impact of important moments in a film . From swelling orchestral arrangements to subtle background melodies, music can uplift the tension, highlight vital plot points, and elicit overwhelming emotional responses. Moreover, well known film scores often highlight memorable themes that become intrinsically connected with the movies themselves. Cast your mind back to John Williams' maste
