Jennifer+Kim's+Soundtrack

__S____he's the Man - My Soundtrack__ Trailer: media type="youtube" key="D4OhwrMidSU" width="425" height="350" //She's the Man.// Google image. 24 Nov. 09. 

1. Greenday - **American Idiot** I believed this song was perfectly suitable for the first scene where the credits cross with the party and soccer game at the beach, as visually and analytically the song fit what the scene was trying to portray. Firstly, this song could be a mickey mousing for the scene because the fast and hard rhythm were of similar pace with the fast and active movements of the teenagers cheering and playing soccer. Analytically, the song had an explosive, charged, and rock melody, which depicted the passionate and lively nature of the youths.

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2. Britney Spears - **Piece of Me** This was the song I chose for the scene where Paul and Viola's friends help her turn into a man, of course only on the exterior. I found that the lyrics of the song effectively portrayed what was occurring in the screen, for instance, the lines "another day, another drama" and "you want a piece of me?" convey the recklessness of the character Viola and acknowledges the complications and drama in her life but also portrays how she is not afraid to confront them and that she is confident. Moreover, the fun and electronic melody and the fast and consistent rhythm shows the enjoyment and spirit of the girls in facing a challenge.

media type="youtube" key="s9G05AVK8g8" width="167" height="140" 3. Finger Eleven - **Paralyzer** This song in many aspects fit impressively with the scene where Viola or now Sebastian, find his way around the hectic and active atmosphere of his new and unfamiliar school. This song was an great mickey mousing for the scene, as the fast and fiery rhythm effectively depicted the bustling and fast-paced movements of the school such as the marching band and the students running down the hallway. Also the lyrics including, "I hold on so nervously" and "I feel awkward, as I should" reveals the nervousness and fear Violet feels in such a large and alien environment, all alone.

media type="youtube" key="MtRylc98byI" width="167" height="140" 4. Black Eyed Peas - **Boom Boom Pow** This song was picked for the scene where Duke and Violet train together for soccer, whilst Violet vigorously fails to do well compared to Duke. This is a very relevant example of mickey mousing, as the clumsy movements of Violet's kicking and falling are corresponding to the fast and hard rhythm and pace of the song. The mickey mouse scoring of the charging and fast rhythm also serves to portray the eager and hasty personality of Violet in attempting to achieve her goal.

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5. Lady Gaga - **Poker Face** I chose this song for the scene at the carnival where we see Viola change numerous times in and out of her pretense as Sebastian, as it conveyed the change melodically. I interpreted the monotonic and subtly muted melody in the verses and the explosive and loud melody in the chorus, as the duality with Viola: her real self as Viola, and her pretense as her brother Sebastian. Furthermore, this duality could be extended to the attitudes of the two self, as the rather quieter and monotonic melody portrays the feminine side of when Viola is wearing a dress, and the charging and powerful melody of the chorus portrays the masculine and aggressive side of Viola as Sebastian when he is talking and acting roughly and very assertively.

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6. Linkin Park - **Head Strong** This song effectively depicted the purpose and visual content of the scene where Duke and Justin fight aggressively after Justin sees Viola and Duke kissing at the Kissing Booth. The vigorous rock melody and the fast-paced and solid rhythm as an example of mickey mousing, illustrate the violence and hectic action between Duke and Justin. Also the rough and coarse melody depicts the strong and reckless of the two boys and the animosity they feel towards each other.

media type="youtube" key="3yG3gpMwAuA" width="167" height="140" 7. Beyonce - **Honesty** I chose this song for the scene where Viola is dejected after Duke leaves her for deceiving him to have been her twin brother Sebastian the whole time, because the lyrics reveal Viola's inner emotions and thoughts, and the rhythm fit such emotions. This slow rhythm and the warm, low melody conveys the despair and sense of futility Viola feels after Duke, who she loves rejects her. The lyrics enforce the feelings further, as the lines such as "truthfulness... It always seems to be so hard to give", "honesty is such a lonely word" and "until the bitter end" reveal her regret for ever lying to Duke, how she is miserable to be alone, and how she feels that her late, revealing of the truth had inevitably left her on her own.

media type="youtube" key="ysVQ2yjq_3U" width="167" height="140" 8. Ne-Yo - **Mad** I chose this song for the part of the movie when Duke is in his room downhearted after losing his roommate Sebastian who is Viola, after the conflict and betrayal he had felt. The passionate and ranging melody depict the frustration, confusion, and regret Duke is feeling for shunning Viola so decidedly. The fast yet consistent rhythm could represent his heartbeat, beating fast for his growing affection towards Viola. Lastly, the lines of the lyrics, "fighting for nothing" and "I can't sleep through the pain" reveal how he believes the conflict is futile and meaningless, and how he feels great pain and remorse for what he have done and the separation from the only person he could truly talk to.

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9. Katrine Madsen - **Somewhere Over the Rainbow** I chose this song because I believed its rhythm and melody fit the movements in the scene and help evoke the relevant mood for the scene where Duke and Viola finally realize and accept the affection they feel for each other and kiss in the garden under the tranquil stary night sky. The slow and consistent rhythm and warm, resonant melody correspond to the slow movements of Duke and Viola, as well as arouse a romantic and warm mood. The pure and vibrant voice of the singer and the clear, rich melody also portray the purity and innocence involved in love the two are experiencing.



10. Keri Hilson feat. Kanye West, Ne-Yo - **Knock You Down** This song was chosen for the very last scene of the movie that showed Viola enthusiastically running across the soccer field finally as a girl, with the rest of the team including Duke cheerfully following behind her. This song was a mickey mousing of the scene, as the pace of the running soccer team and the fierce hugging of Duke and Viola matched the vibrant and fast rhythm of the song. The lyrics also served as a significant element in portraying the love and happiness both Duke and Viola is feeling, for instance, "every morning I look at you and smile" and "I never thought I'd be in love like this" convey contentment and joy the couple feels to be with each other and how passionate their love is.

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