You know what I noticed? Movies depend too much on their music to make the audience feel some sort of way. The director and sound people pick the right song to punctuate and accentuate a scene, and while it does the job right I can't help but feel manipulated.
I started a script a couple of years ago and instead of completing it I focused on what songs I'd get for each scene. Then it hit me- why can't I just write a strong enough script that doesn't need a soundtrack? Why depend on the music? The script, the acting and the directing should carry the film, not the tunes.
Instead of choosing more songs for a script that's not even finished, I think I'll make a playlist to help put me in the right mood for the movie, but leave it out during filming. What do you think- would you enjoy your favorite film if it didn't have a soundtrack? Can you even think of a recent/modern film without a prominent soundtrack, that blew your mind?
I gotta work on that in 2012.
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