Today I bring you a good song and a good bit of useless information. Some of you may know already but I did some research and I must share.
There is a sound effect that is used throughout many Hollywood movies. It is a man in such great pain and fear that all he can do is let out a wail which perfectly captivates the moment. This has been dubbed the "Wilhelm Scream" due to its use in one particular movie. Originally it was recorded post-production to give voice to a man who is being bitten by an alligator and dragged under water. Apparently many of the 130+ movies and many more tv shows and video games it has been used in have been a weird mix of special effects sound engineers paying homage, being sneaky, or making an inside joke. It has become a big hit to try to sneak this scream in to a movie without anyone realizing it. I recognize it immediately but couldn't quite place it. Until now.
That was only a fraction of the movies that it has appeared in and I'm sure it will show up in many more. It would not be my greatest achievement to be remembered for a scream. Good thing no one actually knows who first voiced it.
Here is James Blake with "The Wilhelm Scream"
Until next time, may you fare better than these screamers.
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Oh my . . . it makes all those horribly violent scenes look comical! And really, it is. Way over-dramatic.
ReplyDeleteThough . . . have I ever been (or been witness to) someone getting stabbed or thrown off a fiery vehicle? I guess I don't REALLY know. ;)
Holy smokes . . . I'm feeling OLD. My reaction to that vid was to think, "Oh my, he looks so YOUNG." Granny.
ReplyDeleteHe actually is very young. He was born in 1988. He's got an amazing voice.
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