TV2 ES Themesong project lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1-3

theme songs

We find ourselves in unusual times. 

The pandemic of the Corona virus affects everyone. We watch the news on a daily basis to see what measures world leaders take and how society responds to these developments. 

Those of us who are lucky enough to be well and virus-free

may be finding the sudden changes to our lifestyles challenging and it still feels like we are living in some crazy movie. With this in mind, we will watch some videos and listen to some theme songs, as they are usually comforting.

So let's make the best of it

rise to the challenge

With every frame, filmmakers and videographers are trying to convey a specific emotion.

Watch the next clip and fill in the mindmap

 The lighting, the location, the energy of an actor’s delivery… 

these choices are carefully thought out and executed to put the viewer in a certain mindset that’s open to the creator’s intent. Of all the artistic tools at a filmmaker’s disposal, it can be argued that music is among the most vital — and certainly one of the most powerful.

What is the song about?

What feeling does it evoke (bring to mind)?

A good theme song has the ability to transport you into the world of the show itself — often better than any exposition or dialogue. 

Whether it’s silly or scary, a good theme song is as much a part of the show as the title and another way for a creator to tell their story. 

These days every extra second counts, so oftentimes theme songs are used as part of the narrative: providing insight into the characters’ psyche, set the location, or simply to portray a distinct feeling to the audience. 

LITERALLY, WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Theme songs can often be a catchy way to quickly give the viewer important plot information. This might help catch the viewer up or just give a general overview of what they’re about to watch.

What was the last movie that you watched with great music?

Listen to the next couple of theme songs

For every song take notes about:

1. the feelings the music  and the lyrics evoke (so what emotion does the song convey).
2. the images you associate with the songs

Then fill out your answers after each song.

03:57

What emotion does the song evoke?

03:57

What images do you associate with the song?

What is the song about?

What is the song about?

04:27

What emotion does the song evoke?

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What emotion does the song evoke?

What images do you associate with the song?

Let's continue with the songs!

Music is a stable factor in our lives, these days.

What does the title of the song mean?

What does this theme song remind you of?

What feeling does it evoke (bring to mind)?

What is the song about?

What does she need to let go?

What is really important about friendship according to this song?