Wednesday, March 4, 2009

SOUND - Cook's Birthday Ep

For this episode, i decided to look at sound in skins.

Throughout the entire episode,music is played for atmosphere and ambience.

  • Episode's beginning; music is loud, fast, paced. Reflects Cook getting ready in a hurry. He meets the boys; song = Ace of Spades. Crazy, rock music, out of control - reflecting how Cook is feeling as it is his 17th Birthday.
  • Music drowns as boys talk, and then volume increases again as Cook charges at the 'posh boys.' Shows that he is losing control.
  • Music in the pub - typical 'juke box' type music - reestablishes the setting.
  • Party music in the pub..starts off muffled; gets louder as we enter the pub.
  • Crude, rude rock music as Cook stuffs down the Cake.
    Thunder before the engagement party is crashes...signal that something is about to happen.
  • Freddy says no about crashing the party. Music starts as Cook has a mischeivous glint in his eye. Signal to audience about what Cook is thinking.
  • Music stops as they realise they won't be allowed in.
  • Robbie Williams - Millenium playing atthe party, followed by Tambourine by Eve. Party,dance style music. Reflects mood; chilled-out,fun.
  • 'The sun will be shining for you' - plays while Kayleigh's father makes a speech; sets tone - emotional.
  • 'Nice day for a white wedding..' before Cook goes to do his song.
  • Muffled music to establish change of surrounding - away from main party.
  • 'Is it to late to say I'm sorry' - Cook realises he has started a whole fight.
  • After Cook nearly hits JJ at the brothel, song lyrics are significant : Where do all the wicked go? Is there no one to condemn me...
  • Only real significant silence is in Freddie's shed as Cook reflects.
    Sound of motorbike backfiring fools Cook AND the audience - we think its a gun shot.
  • Ace of Spades starts again...Cook screams along.

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