Research of Sound and Music used in Teen Film Openings

Research from teen movies and music used

Superman 1978

 

Here is an example of music used in a teen film opening. The type of music used in the opening of the film 'Superman' is very 'heroic' and uplifting, it is almost like a warm welcoming to the audience watching. It is also very obvious in terms of showing what genre the film is. The music helps with the emotions, as they are expressed through the type of music. 

As the titles are introduced there are sound effets used on each title to add to that 'heroic' approach to the film. 

  

2. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

The music used in this opening is a song that is very 'edgy' and gives a kick of toughness. This is an indicator that the film will have some action, which gives away the genre.

Compared to Superman's film opening the music seems to be less reassuring in this one in the sense that it is quite a loud and 'in-your-face' kind of song. 



3. Panic Room

The music used in this opening sequence reveals that something unexpected and unusual is going to happen, also the tension builds as the music progresses. again, through the music we can guess the genre, in this case, the film appears to be a Drama and possibly a Thriller.