Use of Music in Pride & Prejudice (2005)

 

Their connection is unbearable.

This scene from Pride & Prejudice (2005) is where Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth dances and gets to know each other through dialogue, obviously, but also through the music. Throughout the ball scene, the camera is held from a distance and sometimes when the couples are in frame, the camera is at a close-up. When Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth’s dance comes, the camera is only focused on them and their conversation – their movements – as they dance and so does the music. The music has one main purpose for the ball which is to dance to; however, the music’s purpose (for Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth) is to show their affectionate feelings towards one another as they gaze at each other. As they do that, the room is completely empty supporting the fact that all they see is each other. They are far from reality as they share a connection that only involve themselves – they are so in love without knowing it. The music describes what they are feeling for each other and enhances the body language, the emotion, and the connection they have and the audience feels.

I just love this scene – I can watch it all day, every day.  It is so well choreographed and framed. The director exceeded my expectation.

Here is a clip of the scene:

 
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Video credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9SXvUdM_iw