The Sound of Music

Analyzing The Sound of Music The Sound of Music, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, is arguably one of the most classic musical motion pictures in cinematic history. The wildly successful 1965 film directed by Robert Wise has touched several lives, not the least of which being my own and those of my family and many friends. According to lists created by the Christian Science Monitor, IMDb.com, The American Film Institute, and many others, The Sound of Music ranks among the best movie-musicals of all time (American; Driscoll; Martymcflyjb). After nearly fifty years, what makes The Sound of Music so timeless? The answer is simple: the acting and soundtrack are absolutely superb and unforgettable. The setting of The Sound of Music…

The Role of Sound and Music in Medicine Touch, sight, taste, smell, and sound; these are the means in which we interact with the world. I ask the question; which one is more important? We have all been asked this before, but has it been given enough thought? Enough research and time? Obviously this is a loaded question, filled with more subjective thoughts and personal preferences than researchable facts. In any case; all the senses are instrumental in our perception of the world. The…

The Sound of Music is an iconic staple of theater history. A true art form, without current-day sex, drugs, and violence. Instead, the Sound of Music focuses on important life lessons about confidence, facing your fears, following your dreams and finding what makes you happy. These life lessons will be taught to you through an exquisite story including recognizable music and phenomenal acting. I highly suggest you plan to sit down, relax with a bucket of popcorn and let the von Trapp family…

Sound is integral to the world; even in a quiet space there is very rarely the complete absence of sound. Often sound is related back to the daily activities of people, cars roaring down the streets or the bustling noise of the voices of a crowd. Sound is also commonly found to be a pleasant addition to daily life through music on the radio or through the sounds of animals and nature. However, the sound in certain locations can also offer a glimpse into the context of the space and illustrate…

First movies that were released did not have the sound synchronized with the following content. But that is not the complete story. Even before technology was advanced enough to play dialogue or music, silent films would normally be accompanied by a pianist or even a whole orchestra. Therefore, music and sound have always been a big part of film. Films all have the same goal, to capture and engage us within their world and to evoke feelings of excitement. Sound is the essential part of any film…

Sound and meditation are also very effective in raising your vibrational frequency. Music and chanting can lift you up and take you right into your soul. They can help you move into a state of relaxation, repair, detoxification, and rejuvenation. Music has been shown to facilitate mental and emotional balance, boost vitality, enhance learning and create balance in the autonomic nervous system. As John A. Logan so famously said: Music is the medicine of the mind. Dr. Georgi Lozanov, a Bulgarian…

Lluis Mas et al. (2017) analyze the impact of sound and music in the creation of a brand, specifically in the 2016 Presidential election. The study they conduct analyzed six campaign ads and the party conventions from both candidates, looking specifically at how they use sound and music to build their respective brands. Music is said to be the language of human’s emotions; thus, music can easily be used to create brand associations through emotional experiences. During political campaigns,…

Introduction: On Music and Sound in The Tempest: We all know that music and sound are important to many forms of theater. It can help to build the environment in which the story we are experiencing can play out, enforce a theme, or make the audience feel an emotion before they know why. Film as well as opera are a few examples, but it is not nearly as widely seen, or rather heard, in plays. The Tempest does a great job of incorporating sounds and music to construct the eerie, magical feeling of…

The hills are alive again -- revitalized “Sound of Music” production comes to Louisville Measuring up to the exacting standards set by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic musical “Sound of Music” is no small feat. After its Tony-winning introduction in 1959 followed by the 1965 movie production starring Julie Andrews, “Sound of Music” quickly grew to be one of the most widely recognized shows of all time. However, decades later, esteemed director Jack O’Brien still managed to give the production a…

In 1965 Robert Wise, an American film director, presented to the world The Sound of Music which was about romance, music and family. The Sound of Music was based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, originally Maria had never planned to write anything about her life. However, a friend begged Maria not to let her story be forgotten. In a way, Maria von Trapp's story has been forgotten because Wise took artistic license when he was making The Sound of Music.…