Music

Music can play important roles within the realm of media, becoming iconic when used properly in movies, TV shows, commercials, etc. The type of music used within these types of visual platforms can set the mood and help move it along. This commercial for the movie Logan used in the 2017 Super Bowl shows how powerful music can be for commercials. In the commercial, the only audio is the music, with the song “Amazing Grace” being performed. As the commercial begins, the song is slow, coinciding with slow paced scenes of the movie. As the commercial progresses, the pacing gets faster with the shots becoming quicker and with action while the music becomes more ominous. This music helps build the feel of the visual movie and helps show the type of movie it will be. That is how music can be prominent and iconic when used with visual communication.