SONIC CHARACTER STUDIES: MUSICAL PORTRAITS OF SELF-ACTUALIZATION

EYES WITHOUT GAZE

AUG 2023

EXPLORING // DISSECTING

THE JOURNEY OF EACH CHARACTER,
THEIR GROWTH,
& THEIR SELF-REALIZATION THROUGH A FILM SCORE

PART 3

MAKING THE PORTRAITS

WHAT DOES EACH CHARACTERS JOURNEY SOUND LIKE

THE CONCEPT OF SONIC CHARACTER STUDIES

Each character in a story is a unique entity, with their own journey, growth, and self-realization. Representing each character's essence and evolution through a distinct musical piece offers a deep, resonant insight into their psyche and journey.

CHARACTER JOURNEYS THROUGH MUSICAL LANGUAGE

SINCE music has the power to evoke emotions, memories, and experiences. By crafting a unique musical representation for each character, we can trace their journey, their challenges, and their growth. Each story beat, each pivotal moment, adds a new layer, a new note, a new rhythm or a new melody to their musical portrait.

THE FILM SCORE

This score is not just a backdrop; it's a living, evolving entity that grows with each character. As the characters face challenges, make choices, and evolve, so does their musical representation. The audience doesn't just see the characters' journey; they hear it, feel it, and experience it through the rich tapestry of sound.

To represent each character's unique journey and essence, the sound palette is crafted with elements that resonate with their experiences, challenges, and growth. From the soft, tentative notes of a character's introduction to the powerful crescendos of their self-realization, each sound is carefully chosen to reflect their evolution based on their idyosincratic behaviour in relation to the themes & plot.

SELF-ACTUALIZATION THROUGH MUSIC

If each character has a journey that involves self-actualization, understanding themselves, and realizing their potential; as each character reaches this pinnacle, their musical portrait becomes complete, offering the audience a full, resonant representation of their journey. The final scenes for each character don't just show their growth; they let the audience hear it, culminating in a powerful musical piece that encapsulates their entire journey.

INTEGRATING MUSIC WITH STORY BEATS

Each scene, each story beat, adds a new element to the character's musical portrait. By integrating these musical elements with the story beats, the audience gets a dual experience - they see the character's growth and hear it. This integration offers a deeper, more immersive experience, letting the audience truly understand and feel each character's journey.

C/o A!
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