Ideas for soundtrack with embedded clips:

Ideas for soundtrack with embedded clips:

‘The Ring’ soundtrack is one of the tracks that I have chosen to analyse for the reason that certain areas of the song has elements in it that we are hoping to use and re-create for our own thriller soundtrack. Additionally, as a group we decided that we wanted to create a soundtrack whereby the tone consists of a high pitched melody and an unsettling electronic sound which would be heard overpowering the film sequence. The soundtrack used in this particular film is clearly eerie and tense as it builds up fear and trepidation to keep the audience questioning about what might occur in the subsequent shot.

‘Dead Silence,’ is the second soundtrack that I have chosen as an idea for our own soundtrack due to the fact that as soon as the melody begins to play it engages the audiences’ attention. What is more, is that the louder the noise becomes you begin to feel your heat beat race and your throat suddenly becomes dry. Fear takes over. In my opinion, if these elements consist in a thriller soundtrack then this is what makes the overall film successful and enthralling. Furthermore, the tone of the melody is subtle and tense rather than being thunderous and edgy as it would not have had the same effect at creating a suspenseful thriller film. By using a lighter, distressing melody it tends to builds up apprehension and nervousness.

‘The Exorcist’ soundtrack delivers a dark, tense, atmospheric sound beginning with a piano and gradually incorporating the sound of tubular bells. This music can also occur during a particularly suspenseful part of a film and equally can stop abruptly to create a sense of dread as to what is about to occur next, delivering a rollercoaster of human emotions. In addition, horror scores can showcase the fears and anxieties of the characters during tense and frightening situations. It is for these reasons that this soundtrack is being considered as an example to the feelings I hope to re-create for our own thriller opening sequence.