Song/Music In Film

Song/Music In Film
Ecstasy Of Gold.
 

 

The following song that I am going to be analysing is from the 1966 western classic, the good, the bad and the ugly. I am going to be telling you why I chose the song, the effect on the narrative and on the audience. 

Ecstasy of gold is one of the greatest orchestra pieces that were ever created for film. The life it gives into the classic western adds so much positivity and adds life into the film. In fact, the song is played during a cemetery scene which is kind of the opposite of the music you would think would be played in a cemetery. 

The effect it has on the narrative is a sense of hope and a sense of joy in the film. The movie is an adventure film, to find the gold. And when you watch the movie. You! The audience are a part of this journey to find the gold along with all these characters. 

The effect the song has on the audience is a very adventurous type. It gives life to the movie. It also gives out a sense of hope, not just for the film. But for us as humans for the sound and how adventurous it is. It makes us want to go and find the gold is well and embark on this journey too.