Sound analysis blog task

 Sound analysis: blog tasks

1) Find a film clip on YouTube that uses sound in an interesting way. Analyse the use of sound, making sure you use the key language we have learned about sound in film:
  • Diegetic and non-diegetic sound
  • Parallel and contrapuntal sound
  • Sound bridges
Remember to discuss/analyse all the different types of sound present in the clip:
  • Music
  • Dialogue
  • Voiceover
  • Sound effects
You also need to highlight or put in bold any use of media language.

The opening sequence of Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver uses diegetic sound to introduce “Bellbottoms” by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, which initially plays through Baby’s earphones before becoming audible throughout the car. The music establishes parallelism between Baby’s relaxed behaviour, such as dancing and operating the hazard lights, and the intense bank robbery he assists with as a getaway driver. This creates a juxtaposition between the playful mood of the soundtrack and the danger of the criminal activity, making the music almost contrapuntal to the tension of the scene. As the sequence develops, the soundtrack shifts from diegetic to non-diegetic sound, becoming the dominant element of the scene rather than the dialogue. Various sound effects, including the windshield wipers and screeching tyres, are synchronised with the music to create synchronisation between the soundtrack and the action on screen. Towards the end of the sequence, “Harlem Shuffle” introduces a rhythmic sound bridge, linking the events following the robbery to Baby’s movement through the streets. The music establishes the pace of his walk and leads into the coffee shop robbery, creating continuity between scenes while transitioning away from the tense atmosphere of the hideout.



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