Music used in Coraline - Hurumanu - English: Film Study

What are we learning? We are learning about the use of music in the movie Coraline. Recognizing the complementary of that music with the scene and colours. 

In the movie Coraline, music is used effectively to illustrate the mood and atmosphere. For example, in the house exploration scene of Coraline, slow tempo and minor chords were used producing a quiet dynamic. This music made the viewers feel intrigued. This was done to make the audience feel the emotions of Coraline, which was ‘bored’. This worked well with the pale and dark monochromatic colours making the scene gloomy and dull. This aspect can be compared to when Coraline was in the 'other world' where it was happy, warm and perfect. 

In the scene of the 'Mouse Circus' in the movie 'Coraline, music is used effectively to illustrate the mood and atmosphere. For instance, in that scene, fast tempo and the major chord is used, making a loud dynamic. The director did this on purpose to match the scene with the music and to show an entertaining scene as well to the audience. This worked well with colourful and vibrant colours which suit the scene and music. This can be juxtaposed with the 'other father' giving Coraline a tour in their marvellous garden.

In this filmography 'Coraline, music is used efficiently to formulate a particular scene. Using the scene of the 'other father's' song for Coraline used a fast tempo and a major chord as a result of a loud dynamic. Making the audience perceive an optimistic and cheerful scene. The director did this on purpose to manipulate the audience into thinking that the character's in the other world has good intentions. This worked well with picturesque and lively colours. This aspect can be compared to the scene where Coraline met the other people in the pink mansion. 

How does this show my learning? 

This shows that I have understood the use of music and recognise the meaning of the tempos, chords and dynamic.

What am I wondering as a result of this learning? I am wondering how the other activity or task connects with the overall story.