GENRE overview of key films etc

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THEME 3: SOUND; GENRE SIGNIFICATION

We observed how in baby diver songs were chosen that were very upbeat and rhythmic, so that it would be easier to dance/choreograph to.

We looked for these things when we chose to remake sympathy for the devil by the rolling stones. As it contained the classic rock/funk elements that signify the heist genre.

HEIST MUSIC CONVENTIONS:

Example of stereotypical heist music:

• Heist music is typically quite rhythmic and has alot of groove. 
• Not uncommon to see funk music being used in the heist genre 
• Classic rock influence
• Music is typically upbeat and has a high tempo
• Usually features instrumentation (not electronic music)
• Has some jazz influence 

Instruments commonly found in 'Heist' music:

    - Electric bass

    - Electric guitar

    - acoustic drums

    - acoustic piano

    - Trumpets/Brass

    - Violin/Strings

FOLEY/HOW AUDIO CREATES VERISIMILITUDE:

The stereotype in the action genre is to add a beep sound effect every time someone is using a computer, although this is inaccurate to real life it still helps to create verisimilitude.

Here is an example of the sound effect in use:

Here is a video of the sound effect on its own:

In social realist films it is common not to see foley being done, this is because of budget limitations and can be a big signifier of genre.