Friday, 26 February 2010
Sally's song analysis - Nightmare Before Christmas
This is 'Sally's song' from the film The Nightmare Before Christmas directed by Tim Burton. the song is a crucial part of the film as it lets the audience know how Sally feels about Jack and his plans to take over Christmas. The background music to the song is very dark and played using an accordion - which creates a very awkward sound to the song. This is very apt due to the way the film is made and presented. The lyrics to the song are as follows:
I sense there's something in the wind
That feels like tragedy's at hand
And though I'd like to stand by him
Can't shake this feeling that I have
The worst is just around the bend
And does he notice my feelings for him?
And will he see how much he means to me?
I think it's not to be
What will become of my dear friend?
Where will his actions lead us then?
Although I'd like to join the crowd
In their enthusiastic cloud
Try as I may, it doesn't last
And will we ever end up together?
No, I think not, it's never to become
For I am not the one.
The lyrics to the song tell the audience of Sally's want to be with Jack and stand by him. It also tells us that she fears the worst for him as she can see how he has gone too far with the idea about delivering Christmas. This clip is a non-diagetic extract from the movie. The audio explains how Sally feels towards Jack and how she doubts that they will ever be together. The tension of the scene is built mainly through the lyrics and the high pitch tone of the voice. The music that accompanies the lyrics builds the atmosphere that something bad is going to happen. This scene begins with joyus, happy music that is suddenly contrasted and transitioned into Sally's song. This abruptly changes the mood of the scene from happy to sad. The overall mood of the extract is how Sally is feeling worried and fearing for Jacks safety. It also explains to us how Sally feels emotionally about Jack and whether or not she thinks they will end up together.
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Finding out the lyrics to the song gives the reader a good indication of the mood generated by the song. This is a good analysis if a little brief.
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