Diegetic Sounds in the Film in Ride of the Valkyries

Pick one of the following film clips:

Opening Scene from Get Out (2017)

Ride of the Valkyries/Helicopter Attack from Apocalypse Now (1979)

1.21 Gigawatts from Back to the Future (1985)

Peach Fuzz Ploy from Parasite (2019)

If you aren’t already aware of the story for the scene you picked, look it up online; in a few sentences, tell us what’s going on in your clip and the movie as a whole. Remember to use quote marks and share the source you’re citing if necessary.

Next, identify some of the diegetic sounds (including music) from the clip; are there any nondiegetic sounds?

Recalling the discussions in this week's video lectures, what does the music add to the clip? Does it tell the audience something about the story, characters, or plot? Does it establish an emotion or mood for the audience? If you aren’t sure, try watching the clip without sound to compare. Be as specific as possible, naming at least one musical characteristic that you think is important.

Refer to this week's class notes, textbook chapter, and/or slides if you aren’t sure how to talk about the music in your example.

Your post should be two to three paragraphs (around 200 words) in which your ideas are supported by musical or textual evidence. This means that along with giving your thoughts or opinions, you need to provide specific reasons why you have given that answer. Points are given based on your use of evidence and the length of your posts.

Comments should be two to three sentences long and be more than a simple “that’s cool,” “I agree,” or “You’re wrong.” It’s fine to disagree or support their point, but provide specific reasons why. Or, if you think of something interesting that relates to or builds on their point, feel free to share that as well.