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Explore the fascinating intersection of sound, music, and visual storytelling in this 55-minute lecture that delves into the unique role of audio elements in film, television, and video games. Learn how sound and music transcend conventional boundaries, moving between the fictional world experienced by characters and the audience's reality. Examine the concept of breaking the fourth wall through audio, analyzing examples from classic films like Blazing Saddles and contemporary works such as Birdman. Discover the 'fantastical gap' where diegetic and non-diegetic sounds merge, and understand how this phenomenon enhances narrative impact and emotional resonance. Through historical examples and modern applications, gain insights into the evolution of screen music, meta-narratives in sound, and the impact of technological advances on audience immersion. Delivered by Milton Mermikides, Associate Professor in Music at the University of Surrey and Professor of Guitar at the Royal College of Music, at Rich Mix, London.
