Originally posted by: Twinklestar139
You're so right about BGM's adding to the drama. I have always felt that music is a huge part of storytelling and eliciting emotions in both the characters and audience. Without it, shows/movies feel very empty and not as impactful. For a long time I've felt that there is something lacking in these episodes and now that you've pointed it out, I definitely think it's the BGM. I know the makers are trying to keep everything subtle and realistic, but they are really lacking in the BGM department to help the audience connect better with the characters.
Here is the first promo of Katha that I saw and music was definitely a huge part of what attracted me to this show. The vibe that the show gives in this promo with the BGM is just not the same as the episodes we are getting now. That's the vibe that I want to see again.
thanks; you described what I was trying to convey much more succintly; I struggled to find the right words because I am not musically knowledgeable but I do love BGMs and how they add to a scene. they have the music but it seems a deliberate choice by makers to use the wrong type of music -- a creative risk that is not paying off.
so here, we have the one night stand episode where the BGM was used fantastically to add tension and we were all on the edge of the seat. for much of the episode, we had nothing but music to tell us of the impending storm to come.
0.00 -- 1.58: only BGM as viaan restlessly settles into the hotel room and waits rather anxiously.
2.20 -- 2.44: only BGM as katha takes the lift in the hotel while viaan waits in hotel
3.23 - 4.17: only BGM as katha slowly exits the lift and starts walking while viaan anxiously has a drink
4.29 - 5.04: only BGM as katha calms herself and continues to walk
6.54 - 8.14: only BGM as katha stands in front of door while mamaG calls
9.39 - 11.30: only BGM as katha enters the room and viaan shocked
..... so the makers very effectively used a mixture of BGM as well as silence (and the loud thud of whiskey in glass) to create a certain mood. it was good music and it was a kick in the gut type episode. the music did not overwhelm like dhoom tana tana but it had a quiet build up and rhythm flow that kept us on edge.
viaan wrongfully accused of sexual harassment is a big deal. I really don't understand the makers and their soft subtle approach; we need to feel tension as we watch even though we know the eventual outcome. this is not the time for subtle as a man's life hangs in the balance. we need to be sitting there chewing our fingers and getting stressed. if they used the BGM that you had shared from the promo or just from the one night episode, that itself will be far more effective.
instead, they are doing easy listening quiet time music -- that is what you hear when you are studying for exam or wanting to feel sleepy. there is a weird tonal mismatch in the music and the mood they are trying to set. I wonder if it is a different creative team that has taken over the last few episodes as the excellence they had in the initial episodes are not there, especially in the music department. or maybe it is the same team but a creative misfire.
to give an example of a similar scenario, the PK drama 'dunk' dealt with the impact of wrongful sexual harassment accusation. watching the episodes used to make my BP rise; the stakes felt very high. the BGM was never overwhelming but added a sinister vibe.
the flute music (from 1.30 onwards) which was played whenever the FL dropped the sweet girl act and went for full villain gave me the creeps; everytime they played it -- you wonder with a bit of horror what the FL will do next, and that is effective BGM!!
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