So, since class last Monday I've been wanting to write this post. For during that class, at one point in discussion the topic of how music can express certain emotions came up, which is very interesting to me. I've always wondered why it is that some instruments couple with other ones can express some emotions, while other instrument express other ones. I've never understood why, for example, screeching violins seem to signal danger, while blaring trumpets represent victory. It seems some inherent mechanism in our bodies has the ability to take in sound vibrations and give them meaning. As a music video director, I often listen to a song and disregard the lyrics, focusing solely on trying to represent the sounds with my visuals. I feel this gives the viewer a more rewarding experience. I do this by listening to the music with my eyes closed and just trying to visualize the colors I see. For an example of some of my work, look here.
Cheers,
Michael Bromberg
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