Hi! Since I was absent in class for the first group meeting so I obviously don't have anything to blog about it I will be doing a research post on music within films of the coming-of-age genre. Music is a very important part of films as it works a long side visual effects to deepen storytelling, adding another level of emotion visuals cannot provide on their own. Music doesn't always necessarily have to be a song but it can also be a reoccurring sound that over the course of the film(s) becomes associated with a specific character/image. For example, the Jaws theme song is used to let viewer know danger is approaching, instilling fear in the audience without directly showing that there is a shark.
Music is also used in films to set the tone of the film, this is why music is so often used in opening, it gives the viewer a taste of what's in store. For example, the 2004 film 13 Going on 30 uses the song "Head Over Heels" by The Go- Go's in the opening credits for the film. This song has an upbeat tune which reflects the films overall fun, dance-filled, romantic tone.
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