Despite not using music within my piece I found myself drawn to examples of anachronisms within sound for the screen. Peaky Blinders does this superbly with 6 seasons, the series weaves in a modern-day playlist all used well to set a scene. Although it is not factually correct to the 1930’s chic timeline, the contrast becomes extremely effective.
Nick Cave’s ‘Red Right Hand’ song, famously used for the introduction, is also a recurring motif for the series; making it instantly memorable and reactive to the listener whenever it is heard. Famous pop songs are also used to become instantly recognisable and in touch with the viewer.
Visually the series leaves no ambiguity to the viewer of when it is set. With bold obvious costumes and sets, it is unnecessary for music to document a timeline. Modern music completely contrasts the aesthetics used on screen and brings a new modern level of style. However despite contrasting the aesthetics, thematically it does not. Throughout peaky blinders, you see continuous themes of modern-day morality and justice. Signs of equality through the race, ability, sexuality and gender are heartbeats throughout the series. Unusual to the time it’s set these modern-day mindsets of certain characters become fitting to the modern-day songs that are played throughout; matching themes within the songs. In contrast to Tarkovsky’s style of realism and truth; anachronisms break genre boundaries and paint themselves a new stylistic and relatable aesthetic. Society connects itself through music and song. It can be noticed that the viewer relates themselves to the screen because of this; becoming more effective than another style of music and sound techniques.
I hope to use this if I ever get the chance to work on period pieces as I truly believe that certain styles it can be extremely effective and work well.