INTEGRATING VISUALS AND ACOUSTICS: THE NARRATIVE AND EMOTIONAL INFLUENCE OF HUJAN KERONCHONG IN MUKHSIN
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https://doi.org/10.37231/apj.2026.9.1.833Abstract
Abstract: This study explores the role of soundtracks in film, focusing on their ability to shape perception and interpretation through the relationship between visuals and music. Specifically, it examines Hujan Keronchong, the original soundtrack of Yasmin Ahmad’s Mukhsin (2006), to analyse how its placement within the film functions as a narrative indicator. Through a close analysis of the cohesion between the soundtrack and mise-en-scène, the study highlights how this relationship evokes emotional responses, leading to an interpretative process that uncovers figurative meaning in film. By investigating the scene where Hujan Keronchong appears, along with the lyrical significance of the soundtrack, this research aims to demonstrate the crucial role of film music in storytelling. Soundtracks not only enhance narrative coherence but also contribute to meaning-making and emotional engagement. Despite their significance, film music is often overlooked in cinematic analysis. This study argues that soundtracks hold intrinsic value in conveying emotions and deepening audience interpretation. Through an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates film studies and Charles Sanders Peirce’s semiotic theory, specifically the triadic model of representamen, object, and interpretant, the research examines how the visual and auditory elements of Mukhsin (2006) interact to create a nuanced storytelling experience. The application of Peircean semiotics provides the analytical framework for interpreting how the soundtrack Hujan Keronchong functions as a sign system within the film narrative. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of how soundtracks function beyond mere accompaniment, positioning music as an essential cinematic component that shapes perception, emotion, and narrative interpretation.
Keywords: Film Music; Soundtrack; Film Narrative; Emotional Interpretation; Mise-En-Scène; Semiotic Theory.
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