Wow, I can’t say I understood all that, since I am not a musician, but it was fascinating to see specifically how the music worked in each scene! Well done, Denise!
@IgnisInvicta I'm so happy it was helpful for you! If you need a more "official" source for your class, definitely check out my thesis linked in the description!
Hello,☺ I’ve learned so much thanks to your videos. I truly love this movie, and I’ve always wanted to analyze it in such detail, so I sincerely thank you for providing such valuable insights. :) If it’s not too much trouble, I’d like to ask you one question. At 6:10, instead of using D minor, the part seems to employ the D Dorian mode. I’m curious about the reason behind this choice. I initially thought that the scene’s sadness was simply conveyed through the use of A minor. However, why do you think John Powell chose to use D Dorian mode instead of sticking to a pure D minor? Could it be because he wanted to reflect something beyond simple sadness-perhaps the melancholic and complex emotions of Hiccup? I’d be truly grateful if you could respond whenever you have the time. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your comment! I do mention in the video that Dorian is an appropriate analysis of this line. Upon looking at my thesis again I'm honestly not sure what my final thought process was for landing on minor other than the convenience of naming. There is some ambiguity in the accompanying chords where one could argue for either Dorian or minor. I mention this in my thesis, but Powell is likely pulling inspiration from Sibelius or other Nordic composers that use the Dorian mode in their music to convey that sort of "Viking" sound. I like your idea of complex emotions too since modes can often convey more than simple major and minor can.
@@justpressplay6849 Thank you so much for your kind response! It’s truly fascinating to learn that the Dorian mode was used to evoke a “Viking” feel. :) I’m continuously learning and growing through your videos, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude once again. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with happiness. 😁
So here I am watching this video when I notice a link to a Master’s thesis I just randomly found online over the weekend and was reading while my kid play in the jungle gym. Would love to chat with you about a project I’m working on in Brazil...
Wow, I can’t say I understood all that, since I am not a musician, but it was fascinating to see specifically how the music worked in each scene! Well done, Denise!
Great video. I'm working on this soundtrack for my music college class and your use of terminology really helps me go deeper into it. Thank you
@IgnisInvicta I'm so happy it was helpful for you! If you need a more "official" source for your class, definitely check out my thesis linked in the description!
Hello,☺
I’ve learned so much thanks to your videos.
I truly love this movie, and I’ve always wanted to analyze it in such detail, so I sincerely thank you for providing such valuable insights. :)
If it’s not too much trouble, I’d like to ask you one question.
At 6:10, instead of using D minor, the part seems to employ the D Dorian mode. I’m curious about the reason behind this choice.
I initially thought that the scene’s sadness was simply conveyed through the use of A minor. However, why do you think John Powell chose to use D Dorian mode instead of sticking to a pure D minor?
Could it be because he wanted to reflect something beyond simple sadness-perhaps the melancholic and complex emotions of Hiccup?
I’d be truly grateful if you could respond whenever you have the time. Thank you so much!
Thank you for your comment! I do mention in the video that Dorian is an appropriate analysis of this line. Upon looking at my thesis again I'm honestly not sure what my final thought process was for landing on minor other than the convenience of naming. There is some ambiguity in the accompanying chords where one could argue for either Dorian or minor.
I mention this in my thesis, but Powell is likely pulling inspiration from Sibelius or other Nordic composers that use the Dorian mode in their music to convey that sort of "Viking" sound. I like your idea of complex emotions too since modes can often convey more than simple major and minor can.
@@justpressplay6849 Thank you so much for your kind response!
It’s truly fascinating to learn that the Dorian mode was used to evoke a “Viking” feel. :)
I’m continuously learning and growing through your videos, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude once again.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with happiness. 😁
This movie and interstellar deserved Oscars
So here I am watching this video when I notice a link to a Master’s thesis I just randomly found online over the weekend and was reading while my kid play in the jungle gym. Would love to chat with you about a project I’m working on in Brazil...
Hi! I believe I found you on LinkedIn. We can connect there.
@JustPressPlay, is there an email address I could reach you with?