After looking at everyones work and giving feedback, we looked at the opening scene for 'Apocalypse Now' (1979), as regards to it's atmos track. Although I haven't seen the full film yet, I think that this opening sequence sets it up really well and makes me want to watch more. The sound of the helicopter is slightly muffled, giving the illusion that you are in someones head. This sound is then layered on top of the music, creating a sort of 'beat' that fits with its tempo. This music really works for the opening, as the lyrics "This is the end", resonate with the picture on screen.
John Carpenters 'The Thing' (1982) uses the motif of an ongoing beat throughout. This, in turn, highlights the mood and tone of the piece. The beat becomes increasingly layered with other elements, adding to the tense atmosphere. I think that it is the bass notes of the sound that makes it unnerving to listen to as an audience and the repetitive beat increases the feeling of apprehension. The track was composed by Ennio Morricone, an Italian composer whom has written the music for over 500 films/television series.
A good example of levelling is in episode one of 'The Walking Dead'. The atmos track creates a sense of emptiness as soon as the scene begins. Although the sound of a bird is heard every now and again, it is never repeated and this is what makes it so realistic in a sense. The atmos is subtly always changing, also adding to the realism, and increasing the tension. When closer to the action, the levels increase, in turn involving the audience more into the core aspect of the scene.
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