Renee Alexis Taladua

Villarino 1 Mariel Composition II Media Analysis 15 February 2021 Music Speaks to the Soul One of the greatest forms of expression is music. It is said that music expresses and reveals emotions more than speaking them. Music influences our mood and amplifies certain feelings that we are currently having. With that said, movies are never great without their music companion. The scoring can either make or break a movie's success. And in the film The Fault in Our Stars, its beautifully curated soundtrack definitely made the movie better than it already was. With a simple yet special plot, The Fault in Our Stars was a massive hit not only because of its noteworthy lines and memorable casts but also because of its beautiful music. High-profile artists like Ed Sheeran, Birdy, and Kodaline were among the singers included in the list of said soundtracks. There are certain songs that will get stuck in your head because those songs depicted the movie scenes excellently. One example is when Let Me In by Grouplove played at the scene where Hazel was permitted to travel to Amsterdam and Augustus Waters arrived at her place in a Limo. The excitement was perfectly conveyed because of the music. Season Kent, the music supervisor for the movie, said that they needed original songs for certain scenes in the movie and this song was written just for this specific scene and it was immaculate. Villarino 2 Oblivion by INDIANS was also a substantial addition to the movie soundtrack. This song cued in when Augustus and Hazel had their first date in Amsterdam and you could just feel the butterflies in Hazel’s stomach, giddy over that feeling of young love. The feeling of anticipation of experiencing and doing things for the first time with someone really special to you. Season Kent wanted to make the audience feel the magic of this moment, and this song was a perfect fit contrary to its title. Another noteworthy song is Wait by M83. The peak of the movie starts when this song was played and as the instrumentals built up, you just get the feeling that something was about to happen, something big that will turn the story all around. Not About Angels by Birdy was another song written just for this film, and it was fitting. In the movie, Augustus and Hazel had an entire conversation about their belief in God and angels, and this song was smart - it was not about angels, but about "us" (Season Kent, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-fault-in-our-stars-soundtrack_n_-). The lyrics hold significance to the film's plot, it intensified the sorrow of the scene, and just overall convey the feelings of grief as it was played in the last part of the movie. Last but not least is Ed Sheeran's All of the Stars. This song was not in the movie. It was the end-credits song, and it's a song that perfectly encompasses the whole movie. It was haunting and emotional, and the lyrics are beautiful. After a film Villarino 3 ends, some people need a moment to grasp what just happened, and this song gives off the perfect vibe to summarize everything that had just transpired on the screen. Musical scoring plays a big part in making a scene stand out, and this film has one of the most memorable soundtracks to date. The Fault in our Stars is not a perfect movie, it has its flaws and imperfections. Yet, it is arguably one of the most impactful young adult stories that will leave behind a mark in your heart, and its soundtrack is one of the reasons why. Works Cited Rosen, Christopher. "‘The Fault In Our Stars’ Soundtrack Might Be This Generation’s ‘Breakfast Club’." huffpost.com, 05 May, 2014, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-fault-in-our-stars-soundtrack_n_- The Fault in Our Stars 2014. Netflix