I felt like I was watching some children's adventure movie whenever that theme song came on.
Not sure if you are serious or trolling. The music is iconic
I'm being serious. I misstated when I said "theme song"; I was actually referring to the music that played in a couple of scenes near the end, when the guys were on the boat. The music in these scenes sounded very happy and light-hearted. I just thought it was an odd choice as it didn't really complement the severity of the situation.
I know what you mean. There's the iconic jaws-approach suspense tune, which is appropriately horror-like, there's the 'Spanish ladies' riff for Quint which humorously suggests his partial insanity, and then there's a family-adventure Amity Island tune which sounds oddly jovial and 'kiddie' which can feel jarring while we watch three men slowly fall victim to a relentless monster shark in a dread-fuelled third act.
Wouldn't change it for the world, but it stands out as one of Williams' more offbeat choices. I wonder if it was used to lighten the tone and help make the case for a PG rating.
Have to disagree. The selections you're speaking evoke the adrenaline and exhilaration of the chase. That music reflects the characters, who at least half believe in their ability to beat nature, to kill a dumb shark. It conveys a flair for adventure that makes the danger, fear, and despair even more effective by contrast. I think it's a brilliant balancing act that makes all the tones stronger.
I read or saw something with Williams where he said it was something along the lines of "sea adventure music." Not only do I find that to be an accurate description, but it also fits perfectly into the scenes. It was a sea adventure.
رد بواسطة RCH2288
بتاريخ فبراير 27, 2017 في 1:32 صباحا
Not sure if you are serious or trolling. The music is iconic
رد بواسطة Phasmophobia
بتاريخ فبراير 27, 2017 في 1:37 صباحا
I'm being serious. I misstated when I said "theme song"; I was actually referring to the music that played in a couple of scenes near the end, when the guys were on the boat. The music in these scenes sounded very happy and light-hearted. I just thought it was an odd choice as it didn't really complement the severity of the situation.
رد بواسطة Drooch
بتاريخ فبراير 27, 2017 في 1:51 صباحا
I know what you mean. There's the iconic jaws-approach suspense tune, which is appropriately horror-like, there's the 'Spanish ladies' riff for Quint which humorously suggests his partial insanity, and then there's a family-adventure Amity Island tune which sounds oddly jovial and 'kiddie' which can feel jarring while we watch three men slowly fall victim to a relentless monster shark in a dread-fuelled third act.
Wouldn't change it for the world, but it stands out as one of Williams' more offbeat choices. I wonder if it was used to lighten the tone and help make the case for a PG rating.
رد بواسطة Jeff Larsen
بتاريخ فبراير 27, 2017 في 4:36 مساءا
Have to disagree. The selections you're speaking evoke the adrenaline and exhilaration of the chase. That music reflects the characters, who at least half believe in their ability to beat nature, to kill a dumb shark. It conveys a flair for adventure that makes the danger, fear, and despair even more effective by contrast. I think it's a brilliant balancing act that makes all the tones stronger.
رد بواسطة jann
بتاريخ فبراير 27, 2017 في 10:00 مساءا
There are also some definite comic relief moments throughout the shark hunt scene, and the music kind of fits that.
رد بواسطة in_the_crease
بتاريخ مارس 21, 2017 في 1:00 مساءا
I read or saw something with Williams where he said it was something along the lines of "sea adventure music." Not only do I find that to be an accurate description, but it also fits perfectly into the scenes. It was a sea adventure.
رد بواسطة tmdb53400018
بتاريخ مارس 21, 2017 في 5:24 مساءا
I've felt the same way when watching that scene towards the end.