Subconsciously the audience are given what this whole film is about in the first eight seconds. A film maker and street artists.
The sound of the spray paint can being shaken is quickly followed by the opening song, "Tonight the Streets Are Ours" by Richard Hawley. The song could be the theme for the street art movement. Even in the title itself, 'Tonight The Streets Are Ours', you can see the meaning it gives to street artists. Hearing this song over shots of street artists spray painting onto a wall, dressed all in black with nothing but the light of a street lamp to guide them you understand why this song was chosen for the opening titles.
When this song is juxtaposed over the montage it creates a perfect opening to the film. The madness and suspense of the images on screen with this indie, calm song with lyrics like, "Tonight the street are ours, these lights in our eyes tell no lies" you get a feeling that this song is made for street artists. As you listen to this song you start to understand how street artists see a blank wall, as a place not only advertisers can use to fuel this consumerism community but as a place to make the world a little bit brighter.
Great job describing the technique and some examples. You have also begun to explain why this music and sound effects have been used but you can add to this. Why could this song be the anthem for the street art movement? Can you focus on explaining the connection between the lyrics and the beliefs of the artists? What is the pace of the music like? Why is this contrast effective at bringing in the viewer and getting their attention? How does it appeal to the target audience?
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