I’ve noticed that for every movie, asides the plot, characterization, scenes, structure, overall production and every other element it takes to successfully make a film, I think one extra underrated element should be the sound track.
It’s my first time posting with this community and I’m excited about this topic idea because it particularly piqued my interest.
Have you ever concluded seeing a movie and catch yourself humming the film soundtrack once a while.
Or whenever you overhear a certain intro or outro theme song you immediately recognize what movie is playing even without actually seeing it.
Well this is exactly what I’m talking about and if you do relate to these agenda then great because you’ll relate to this article as well.
Adding to that, i myself am not spared because I’m also very much guilty as charged.
I enjoy watching both movies and series a lot and aside the plot twists and drama scenes, another important element for me in a good movie or series is the soundtracks.
One of a few perfect examples would be the GOT (Game of Thrones) series and their theme songs, although the series on its own is undeniably goated but one thing that further makes it stand out to me is their sound tracks. There are over twenty soundtrack for every season. Ranging from when there is to be a dramatic entrance, the killings, a kings entrance, love scenes, lust scenes etc. there’s just about an unexplainable spice they add to the scenes.
Even the intro theme song, there is no way anybody cannot recognize the music if it’s playing in the background even if you’ve completed the series or not.
Moreover another illustration of a series that I just love and adore their soundtrack is Jane the Virgin. In fact this particular one takes the win in my books.
Upon writing this paragraph now I’m already humming the theme song. It really lives in my head rent free.
I already wrote a review on this series here so I’ll spare myself the stress lol.
Anyway adding to the romantic vibes that this movie already emanates, the sound track though! The sweet sound track just gets you there. Adds majorly to the aesthetics.
There are so many sound tracks in this movie and they all were placed to fit every vibe.
Just like GOT too, from an entrance, lust scenes, love scenes, fighting, evil plotting etc.
One of my favorites though would be the sound track for Jane’s love scenes.
Listen to this From minute 3:20.
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With this track especially, I fell in love with the movie even more. Sometimes I get goosebumps or even emotional!
That’s how much effect sound tracks add to enjoying a movie or series.
I remember a scene in Jane the Virgin where her fiancé that lost his memory as at the time and after all her efforts of helping him regain his memory, finally got it back.
If I remember correctly, Jane was to meet him up. Then upon her entrance, they cue the music and the way it just added to the atmosphere made the moment really magical. Words have failed me to explain the mood it set me in but I loved it.
I cannot imagine watching a movie without a sound track and not just any misplaced sounds but one that fits the mood of course.
Imagine a bride in her lovely full length white dress flowing from the waist down. About walking to meet her groom with her father right by her side receiving her arm while guiding her all the way through to the alter. For such sensational moment, without a fitting sound track I doubt it will be so sensational after all.
It’ll just be a regular bride walking down the isle, with no other sound than her heels hitting the floor and the audience probably awwing and gasping as they’re expected to.
One word comes to mind - Boring!
Moreover, back to my favorite romance movie of all time - Jane the Virgin. Not only was the different sound tracks a fave but I’m also yet to see another romance movie that has topped it in that aspect.
Have you seen a movie with an incredible sound track you just instantly fall in love with? Don’t worry you’re not a weirdo, we’re in this together haha!
Meanwhile I’d love to know what movie that is.
Thanks for reading!