A common technique used within sound for music is when the lyrics are used to foreshadow certain elements of what is going to happen on screen. Lyrics can be a powerful use of foreshadowing and I have chosen to use this within my work. Despite the viewer connecting the music to the scene automatically when we listen to music, we connect to the lyrics with the song. I found that this was a more subtle version of foreshadowing within the work without it becoming too overpowering for the viewer.
The song I decide to use within my opening scene is a song named‘ Bow and Arrow’ by Kacey Johansing. Later in the film, Kevin used a bow and arrow to kill many of his victims at the school. Despite the obvious connection between the object, the metaphorical meaning behind the song is being unable to connect and discuss whose fact that is. These are recurring themes within the film; linking to the troubles of motherhood, and blame for Kevin’s behaviour. I felt that the lyrics of this song connect to deep levels of the movie without being entirely obvious and cliché within the links. Indirect foreshadowing leaves ambiguity for the viewer; leaving space for self-reflection and prediction.
Lyrics within the music can bring so much added value to a scene by narrating certain themes however they’re and strong and successful way to foreshadow events within the movie subtly and stylistically.