My topic is Compare an early score by Bernard Herrmann (such as Citizen Kane) with a later score of his (such as Psycho, Vertigo, Fahrenheit 451 and/or Taxi Driver)
Once you choose a topic, here are analytical parameters that you should include in your essay:
1. how diegetic and non-diegetic music is used in your chosen films, television, music videos or games.
2. How leitmotifs (Links to an external site.) are used in your chosen films, television, games, music videos.
3. how the five elements of music are used in your chosen leitmotifs. Cite specific timings in the film, for ex. 1:05 – 1:55.
4. how the functions of music in your chosen films, for example: “The music at 7:55 – 8:35 reflects emotion: a sad, lonely, romantic melancholy.”
5. notable biographical information of the composer(s) of your chosen films, videos, game scores, and compare the composers in terms of any notable biographical information re the composers, and any relevant historical details surrounding the film and the score, including when it was released.
Many of your chosen films can be found and viewed here. (You may need to wait a minute for the file to load.) If possible, please try to watch on a bigger screen (not on a smart phone..).
