Analysing Sound In A BSR Opening Sequence

The film I have selected to do 1 Day. I personally like this film mainly because of the fact it focuses on gangs in Britain gives this kind of film validity and emphasizes realism. It is set in Birmingham and is based the rivalry between two gangs, the OSC and Zampa Boys. The sounds used in the opening are mainly  diagetic to create a specific atmosphere. 


As soon as the production companies have been introduced we are immediately introduced to diagetic sounds of cars driving on the motorway which creates verisimilitude, it also poses the question as to what the film may be about ? and therefore is enigmatic. I believe the use of the cars driving on the motorway adds mundane realism and to some extent is not an extravagant introduction with a huge orchestra playing a symphony which is not a typical convention of BSR. The use of FX (lasers) in the introduction makes the film look like its going to be quite electrifying,exhilarating and maybe action packed. I believe that the use of that specific sound draws the attention of the viewer as they may be preparing themselves for the film and that sound would be very high pitched and alarming. 

I find this effective and unusual. What I have noticed about films with this level of violence is that the soundtracks and scores is that the songs are played in a minor which is used in music to create a very tensed, sad and aggressive atmosphere, the instruments being used in the introduction are all very high class and solid sounding instruments and create a gritty ambiance but it has an element of class and sophistication. When the drums are introduced there is an element of youth and urban culture. There is also a use of diagetic sound of the helicopter and gunshots which reinforce that BSR idea of violence and organised crime. I would consider using these ideas as they would be appropriate for my opening sequence, however I believe they are cliche's which have been used over and over again. I liked the idea of having the police communicating to one another as it reassures and confirms to the audience what the film will be about and therefore they know what to expect from it.