@Phasmophobia said:

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

@RCH2288 said:

@Phasmophobia said:

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.

There are also some definite comic relief moments throughout the shark hunt scene, and the music kind of fits that.

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.

@Phasmophobia said:

I felt like I was watching some children's adventure movie whenever that theme song came on.

I've felt the same way when watching that scene towards the end.