Music in Teen TV

When we watch shows or movies, we tend to under think the role music plays. Little do we know, the tunes we hear are placed into the show we watch to relate the historical context and familiarize narrative meanings. The WB is the first and most known for capitalizing and creating this synergy. Not only did it help monetize but also helped the artist and viewers connect to the show they are watching. Music speaks volumes, especially when its played during certain scenes. It helps hook and draw viewers. The music also expresses what the character is feeling as well as relating to the realities of the viewers.

We greatly under estimate the significance of music. When I watch TV or even watch someone else watch TV, with and without sound, you can begin to see how music or melodies play a character. As described on page 89, " we persist in ignoring how soundtrack has modified our perception".  The soundtrack has not only spoke on behalf of what the characters feelings but what they are going through, as well as relating to the viewer. It does this with gender, dilemmas, and personality. We can observe the way music does this by looking at TV and music together over the years. Take American Bandstand for example. Early AB shows are seen with people dressing, dancing and looking the same. As the years went on, we can see the individualistic and unique way music has shifted the way people carry themselves.

Music also helps narrow viewers to smaller groups. A certain show will play music that relates to its viewer and his/her teen life. Music has helped niche together people of its targeted audience. Even the instruments used help in this aspect. A guitar, something mostly younger people play or listen to will be heard on a show. The audiovisual takes the observer on a pov ride mirroring what they have been through or what they will go through.