reflection

I want to use Foley’s perspective to reimagine this original soundtrack in my “Sound for Screen” project, focussing on the tactile, real-world noises that typically go with movie sequences. In addition to reimagining the current music, this project aims to investigate the connection between sound and the physicality of items in the bizarre world of Brothers Quay. I hope to create an immersive, tactile experience that expands on the original score and provides a new perspective on the sensory world of this animation, “The Street of Crocodiles,” by rethinking and reinterpreting these sounds using Foley techniques, which essentially involve recreating the film’s noises from scratch using tangible materials.

Filmmakers have traditionally used foley art to produce realistic sound effects, including footsteps and rustling clothing, that complement the visual action. One of the main reasons I like foley is that it’s one of the best methods to depict a video’s texture, which makes it perfect for animation. In this project, I extend the idea of Foley beyond its conventional application, handling the noises as expressive components that have the power to alter the image’s emotional tone in addition to serving as functional indicators. The objective is to produce an intriguing soundtrack that is both recognisable and alien, highlighting the universe’s mechanical and organic elements while making the viewer feel as though they have visited a world where everyday sounds have been altered, magnified, and twisted.

The first step in redesigning the soundtrack was to carefully examine and pinpoint significant aural elements in the original movie’s music. In situations where subtle sound manipulation is used to portray texture, space, and atmosphere, I focused especially on the sound design. A lot of industrial noises, such as grinding gears, distant rumblings, and creaking metal, are used in the original score to convey a sense of mechanisation and decay. Although these noises are essential to the gloomy mood of the movie, I wanted to make the Foley recordings seem more real and substantial in my remake.