Construction: Non-diegetic music

Non-diegetic music

 In our film “like it was yesterday” there are two non-diegetic music that we put in the opening of our film. These music are used to emphasize the actions of the characters as well as create an atmosphere that would make the portrayal of the scene more effective. The first song we chose was Tupac “escape to heaven” and second  music we have is thriller blink music instrumental. We thought that these songs were perfect for what were trying to portray in our film as they added effect to specific scenes . Tupac “escape to heaven” is used as non-diegetic sound in the scene of: when were setting the scene of the film through the extreme long shot, when Porsha is at the bus stop, in the bus stop and comes out of the bus stop. This song is also being played when Porsha is walking to the foster home and when she meet her Foster home. On the other hand the thriller blink music instrumental  is going to be played when the sisters come into the scene and it will also be played when the sisters push Porsha down the stairs. This non-diegetic music will also be played when the sisters come down the stairs and when Jessica bring out the knife and puts the knife across Porsha's neck. The reason why we chose Tupac "escape to heaven" instrumental is because the music is calm and soothing; so its a song that can easily be listened to when your contemplating about your life. When Porsha us at the bus stop, in the bus and walking to the foster home she is deep in thought that is what the song emphasizes. The piano in the song gives a sense of hope for the future and Porsha's past traumatic past left behind. However the thriller blink music instrumental is used to portray suspense and destruction. This music comes up when Jessica and Layla first appears in the scene to convey that these sisters are going to be her problem in the home. When they first appear is when the music is played to emphasize that the sisters are her obstacle to having a happy life. This song also creates suspense when the sisters stop on the stairs and are coming down the stairs after they have pushed Porsha. This song creates a thrilling atmosphere as the feet slowly go down the stairs. In general this sound is used in any dark parts of Porsha's life as she's going to have various of times when she will be abused just like how her mother was abused. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZdiYAmus_I - Tupac "escape to heaven"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWaNW-aYhVY - Thriller blink instrumental