Music in Film
Often times I get upset and annoyed by something and feel liking telling the world about it. After a few moments, I start to think of how the matter is actually small and irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. Then I feel silly about even wanting to write about it. But hell! Why shouldn’t I tell the world? Everyone else does. And I think that my opinions are among the best out there. So here this one is. I want you all to know just how dumb music in movies is.
Unless it is a film based upon music and the music actually occurs in a scene such as in High Fidelity, then it shouldn’t be used. There is nothing more corny about a almost good movie than having some sythesized mood theme. It just kills the mood for me. There are exceptions to this, such as with Star Wars, but those films feature great score writers and orchestral conductors.
This sorry ass phenomenon is more prevelant in TV shows. I love Star Trek the Next Generation. It is a television series that dealt with some serious issues in a dramatic and imaginitive way. However, listening to the damn music used in the show often breaks the illusion of the story. It reminds me that I’m watching something that could be great, if only it weren’t for some dumb ass directing. The same thing can be said for so many other shows. Just flip through the channels and watch some old stuff.
Now I’m going to tell you about something that isn’t exactly music, but still has the same effect of ruining a good story. Laughter and clapping. Unless the tv show is Married with Children, I don’t wanna hear anyone laughing or clapping. If is so damn dumb and pretentious. I don’t want to hear some invisible people laughing at something that is only marginally funny or clapping because… someone pays them to.
How did all this come about? Why am I so damn annoyed? Because right now, I am watching In the Mouth of Madness. It was a good movie the first time around, but after watching it again, I am just annoyed. Synthesized instruments are not cool (with the exception of Knight Rider). Supposedly suspensful music is just annoying! Of course I’m gonna be surprised at hearing a loud and off pitch sound. But that is cheap and shows a lack of talent upon the part of the director.
Yeah. Jaws is good. Indiana Jones is good. So is the music in both. Those are very rare exceptions. Other directors just need to get some damn common sense and let a film/show’s story be good on its own.
Maybe I’m wrong, but I seriously doubt it. I hope any present or future directors take my advice and save your selves some embarrassment.
