Music has always had a significant impact in the world of anime, and it is considered an essential element in any work, not only in anime, but also in movies and series, because it has a great impact on the scene, especially those that contain emotion or action, and I was perhaps more affected by it than by the story itself. .
When I watch an important scene in any anime, I focus a lot on the music used, and I see how well it matches the scene in front of me. Here the effect is stronger, as the right scene with the right music is equal to creativity in itself, because the effect of music is extremely important in the world of anime and cartoons.
Melodies make the difference
The presence of music in a scene or a quick shot is not an addition intended to hide the noise or sound of the surroundings, but rather it is a complementary and essential performance. In sad moments, those quiet melodies stick in our minds, through which we sense the hero’s feelings, and give us an overwhelming feeling of deep sadness, which is the message that any composer may want to convey to the audience, along with the story writer.
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Fight scenes have a story of their own, because the effect of exciting music is extremely necessary. It raises the level of the scene and increases the viewers' anticipation of the raging fight between the hero and the villain. Just imagine with me a magnificent fight scene in terms of animation, direction and dialogue, but it is devoid of any exciting melodies or music. What would the situation be like? It might be somewhat boring. Therefore, those exciting and enthusiastic melodies must be present as strongly as the animation.
The right tune in the right place
Choosing the right music for the anime you are working on is something that should not be left to chance, but should be done with great care to suit the general atmosphere of the anime. Random tunes that are placed here and there during editing will reduce the quality of the work, and may cause annoyance if a sad tune is used in a school scene, for example, or morning music in an evening scene.
Soft classical melodies are suitable for anime with a traditional character, i.e., those whose events take place in ancient times. It is unreasonable to use rock 'n' roll in an anime with a Western European character. Rather, it is better to use piano or violin music. The same applies to anime with an Eastern Arabic character, as the oud, qanun, and nay are the appropriate musical instruments.
I must also mention that the soundtrack for the anime “Hunter x Hunter” was and still is the best for me, as it was able to make every scene more impactful in my childhood, and showed the effect of music in transforming the scenes of adventure and friendship between Gon and his friends, which made me very attached to the OSTs until this moment.
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Appropriate melodies can create memorable moments or scenes, such as characters saying goodbye to each other, or the heroine's sadness over losing a job she dreamed of, and other scenes that are important to the events of the story for the anime characters, as they connect us to them without us realizing it.
Silence speaks louder than words!
Sometimes, the absence of music is as powerful as its presence. Silent moments, devoid of music and sound effects, can make a difference to the viewer, because they let the image speak for itself without the need for musical support. This is where the intelligence of those in charge of the work lies, in seizing the appropriate moments in which the music is absent.
Here we will understand that the absence of music in a particular scene is an option, especially for those who do not have a library of sounds or music suitable for the scene. Therefore, we can resort to relying on silence as an excellent alternative, and it may have an impact on the followers that exceeds the impact of melodies.
In the end, it may be the melodies or what is known as ”OSTs” that make people love a particular work, without them caring about the story or the characters. There are many works that have been imprinted in the memory of anime lovers only through the music alone, and perhaps it is what was able to bring viewers to the entire work.
I hope that today I talked about a topic that anime creators do not pay attention to, firstly, which is the effect of music in anime, and it will not stop here, as there are other topics that I will write about, so see you, God willing.
