What Does ‘The Needle Drop’ Mean?
‘The Needle Drop’ refers to the use of licensed music in film.
The Needle Drop — What Fuels the Best Movie Soundtracks?
QUOTATIONS
Needle Drop
“For when a popular song is paced satirically in a scene”
“Needle drops will not only be fun to listen to but will also serve the story.”
Tone of the scene
“When selecting when to use song for Tone, consider how you want the audience to feel and should your music aligns with the actions on screen or contrast to create irony.”
Character and situation
“When selecting what songs to use for your characters consider what song fits your character’s personality and whether it could function in multiple scenes as a thematic cue.”
Catharsis effect
“Music has a way of bringing people together never overlook how the right song can alleviate the built-up anxiety forged by a story.”
“When including music in a moment of catharsis consider if the track hits the correct emotional pitch at the apex of tension.”
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, this video taught me 3 elements to think about when including ‘The Needle Drop’ in which creative decision-making and careful consideration, the influence of sound serve the story to an audience.