Film Study // How does music enhance a film?

The beginning music makes me think of a parade or an army marching because of the various beats.
The mood of the music seems happy but in a freaky sense. It also seems peaceful, as if it was a lullaby.
The music was trying to make the scene seem creepy.
Sounds like a choir.

Just seeing the picture:
Looks very weird.
It looks as if the situation was being planned.
As if it was a factory machine making a doll.

With a different song:
The beat can surprisingly fit with the picture.
It doesn't seem creepy at all because of the song.
It's like someone's making a doll for someone else.
They were enjoying making the doll??
Use of color and music seems odd.

Original music:
Creepy.
It's like a soft lullaby.
It sounds like the Other Father and Other Mother are singing.
Childlike choir.
The colors and the music tone fit with the picture.
Using a triangle and/or a harpsichord in the music.

Major vs. Minor Key
Major keys are used in happier songs (eg Happy Birthday)
Minor keys are used in sad songs.

Soundtrack:
It sounds very mysterious.
It sounds as if there are birds in the background in some parts.
Door creaking noises?
In minor key.
Humming noises.
Sounded like creepy laughter.

It makes me feel like I'm on a Latina dance floor.
Made me feel happier.
In a minor key because if it was major it would be more high pitched.
Maracas, xylophone and something like a piano

Squeaky-sounding music.
Trumpets, cymbals, drums, flute, tuba etc.
Happyish music; creating suspense
Minor key.

Choose a moment from the film where the music, or a particular song, was important.
The Coraline opening.
What was happening in that scene?
The other mother was resewing a doll so she could spy on someone through it.
How would you describe the mood of the music?
It had a creepy tone. The light humming made it feel like a lullaby.
How important was the music in creating the atmosphere in that scene?
It was important because the music and the lighting were the things that made it creepy. If it didn't have music, then it wouldn't be creepy.