Music and Film

     North by Northwest Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

                     “Prelude- Bernard Herrmann”

 RED- The musical piece kicks off after the famous MGM lion roars for the third time. From hear beating drums come in backed up by wind instruments. The Music in itself is upbeat almost as the credits go by presenting the actors. The actors named in the opening credits are Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James. Then the North by Northwest title credit comes in then fades in to a shot of a mirrored building. Form the mirrors you can see the reflection of the hustle and bustle of a city street. Then finally that shot fades out to a shot of the bottom of a building where many people are walking. Those types of shots of people walking happens about two more times until the clip ends. The music being played fits well with the shots of busy city people because the music is upbeat and so are their lives. The shots and the music reminded me of those busy days that I have had and some people have every day. The musical piece used for this opening segment was spot on with the vibe and feel of the film.

   

Punch Drunk Love Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson

                             “Tabla- Jon Brion”

YELLOW- The shot starts with Barry Egan (Adam Sandler) and Lance (Luis Guzman) in a grocery store. Then shot cuts to another of Barry explaining things to lance about the products at the store. In this shot there is a lot of thinking and talking about newly found information. The music in the background is that of pounding drums and flutes coming in and out. The music worked well with the scene because the pounding drums serve as the stream of thoughts march out of Barry’s mouth.

              

      The Godfather Directed by Francis Ford Coppola

“The Baptism- Nino Rota”

Blue- The scene starts out with the shot of a baby being baptized. In between the shot of the baptism other shot cut in showing the murders of people. Then Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) is shown with a face of regret and deep guilt and worry. So on many other murders are shown until Michel Corleone looks down and the clip ends. The music is a creepy organ piece that sounds similar to something out of a horror movie. It reminds me of a church where organs like these are usually played. It also reminds of the creepiness of the Phantom of the Opera. The music is very effect because it goes well with what Michael Corleone is feeling. It also goes well with the brutal murders in the shots.

   

      Pee Wee’s Big Adventure Directed by Tim Burton              “Simone's Theme- Danny Elfman”

Part 2- In this scene Pee Wee (Paul Reubens) and Simone (Diane Salinger) are in a t-rex statue. Here Pee Wee and Simone talk about their dreams and hopes about the future. Here Simone confesses to Pee Wee that she dreams about going to France. Pee Wee then persuades Simone to follow her dreams and to not let anything stop her. The music playing in the backroud is soothing piece that glides through the air. It makes me feel like if I were walking in a dream while being wide awake. The song fits perfect with the scene because the characters are talking about dreams.