Theory Behind Succesful Soundtracks (page 2)

As the audience watched the ax slowly get closer to his neck, he saw his deceased wife walking through the crowd as cathartic music fills their ears. The music paralleled the visuals perfectly, and we knew exactly how he felt. The music added another dimension to the film that visuals alone could never have accomplished. The music behind a scene must represent more than just musical codes, it must help bring the viewer into the film's world.

For a soundtrack to be superb, it must add another dimension to the film. It must in someway be intricately linked to the film, and be admired for more than its musical codes. An excellent example of a soundtrack truly adding another dimension to a film is Run Lola Run by Tom Tykwer.

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