The Music Man: How Music Influences Character 

"I always think there's a band, kid" is the most important line in the entire show. It's the entire key to Harold's character.

Finally, a good video essay that seriously looks into the themes and construction of a musical film- can’t wait to see more!

The way you explained it and the way I watched "The Music Man" harmonize. Well done!

Ooh, I noticed 'Rock Island', but I never really linked that to the other semi-diegetic songs. Good catch!

great review! I rewatched this the other day and thought omg there's so much more to this show than I remember!

Thank you for that! I really enjoyed your excellent analysis of The Music Man (one of my fave musicals), and look forward to many more videos.

When I took film studies classes, I latched onto that idea of diegetic sound and, especially, music, as a really interesting concept. I tried to explain to my mom that many musical songs are not diegetic, but she thought that ruined the magic. I love a lot of musicals, but I never thought the characters were *actually* supposed to be singing except when it's diegetic like your examples in The Music Man.

Well done. Looking forward to more.

Really good take!

This was really good !! I'd love to watch more :)

This is great! Thanks!

I never noticed the fact that the songs are partially diagetic. thats very interesting

Very insightful review. One comment. If you look at the film again, ask yourself who is Winthrop's mother. It gives the film a very interesting spin.

Nice:)