P1. Music analysis - Submarine

Purpose:

The clip shows a kid who is writing a guide for a friend at school that has previously been bullied. This is shown in a form of a montage. There are many reasons for why this music has been used in this clip. The first reason would be because it helps the narrative. It does this very well because it doesn't distract the audience when watching. The second reason would be because it creates a sonic wallpaper with the audience. The main reason for the music is because it the clip shown is a montage and with a montage you need a good steady background music.

Elements:

The tone of the music used is a mixed balanced between major and minor as it creates this neutral feeling when watching the clip. The instruments used are mostly orchestral, this means there is no vocals distracting you when watching. You can hear flutes and strings which are usually used for happy/sad things. The tempo reminds me of a brisk walking pace (andante) which is perfectly selected for a montage clip because you don't get distracted when watching. The genre of the music would be defiantly classical but with a hint of an up beat tempo to it.

Meaning:

The meaning for the music is for us, the audience to follow the main characters thoughts. Its almost like we are with him as he describes the process of school bullying and how to stop it. The music seems to fit his personality as he is slightly happy but calm at the same and the music is a slight up beat orchestral piece which creates this felling neutral balance between major and minor.