We discuss the powerful use of diegetic music in The Matrix, American Horror Story, Stranger Things, Blade, and The Fifth Element. Watch the video guide here! Music by Massive Attack, Fleetwood Mac, Kate Bush, New Order + Pump Panel, Eric Serra + Inva Mula.
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Billboard. (Jan 9. 2014) Stevie Nicks talks 'American Horror Story: Coven' Appearance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHiK-WMaJsw
Cato Zane Film Audio (Jan 9, 2019): What is Diegetic, Source, Extradiegetic, and Incidental Music? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtwQj36NDIk
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