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In this particular scene from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Joel is trying to cling onto his memories with Clementine as they are being erased by technology. This sequence is unique because it lacks clarity and structural formula however this helps the viewer understand how Joel feels during his treatment. The music and sound effects are very important during this scene because they help display what Joel is feeling as he tries to hold onto the memories. Many Hollywood movies use the same guiding principle to create sound however, in this sequence, the principle is thoroughly brushed aside in order to support the concept of erasure, which in this case is Joel’s memories. The sequence begins with Clementine and Joel laying under a blanket. There is soft, non-diegetic music playing as they talk to each other. Non-diegetic sound is represented as coming from a source outside the story space. The music is soft to help the viewer understand that Clementine and Joel are content with each other but it also serves as a happy, romantic memory. However, shortly after that, the scene becomes dark and Joel is seen crawling on what seems to be blankets. All that is heard is Joel’s breathing and the sound of his body crawling against the fabric. The music …show more content…
The music is still non-diegetic but goes back to being very clear and mellow. This is because at this part in the scene, Joel’s memory is clear and evident. These are the memories that Joel wants to remember. However, as the memories are being removed and Clementine disappears, the audience hears screeches and creepy sounds. When she’s gone, so is the music and Joel is sitting in the snow by himself. All that is heard is his echo as he yells. The heavy use of non-diegetic music in this sequence highlights Joel’s emotions and is used as a way to engage the audience into what is going on inside his

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