Analyse the use of sound in one film opening.

Analyse the use of sound in one film opening

              

I decided to analyse this sound from Gladiator because it is very successful. The reason why I find this sound enjoyable to listen to is the way that it establishes the genre of the film which is action adventure. Ridley Scott creates an intense sound consisting of non-diagetic sounds which create a mysterious atmosphere. You hear swelling orchestra strings which almost sound Egyptian and very mystical.
The sound reinforces an atmosphere of sadness and sorrow as it is very slow and smooth. The film is set in Rome and the music successfully links to the setting. You can hear from the sound the orchestra is very slowly gradually bringing the music louder yet creates a successful gliding effect. The non-diagetic sound brings an insight of the sadness of which this Roman warrior has had to face of his wife and daughter death, yet as he is a gladiator, what events he is faced to come.