I'm so angry this video doesn't have the view or comments it deserves. Phenomenal work Ahbi! You made it easy to understand for someone who isn't musically literate.
2:59 "Something that's bright without being happy, and gentle without being kind." HOLY, you described that scene and the soundtrack used so perfectly. It's my favorite scene in the movie but I could never put into words why it was my favorite or what I was feeling during that scene because it warm, yet not so warm at the same time. Maybe the best way to explain why it gave me this feeling was that the scene gave me a warm feeling because that was the first time Shoko and Shoya truly communicated with each other by saying "I can't understand you" and "I'm trying my best." But at the same time it's also gave a slightly unpleasant feeling because the first time they chose to really express each others' feelings were under such angry conditions.
Jesus, this was literally the best video I've seen in the community in recent memory. Not just the editing, but you opened up all the wounds from reading the manga and now I have to watch the movie. Keep it up, man.
Understanding the Ending: The running "gag" of this entire manga is that Shoya is oblivious to Shoko loving him, even though EVERYONE else sees it. Because of all the pain he caused her, the most Shoya could ever see Shoko giving him is her friendship. Shoya loves Shoko, the reason you see no romance from Shoya is that he cannot imagine Shoko actually loving him. Shoko has always loved Shoya. Even in school she came in early to clean his desk when HE was bullied. She publicly screamed "I love You!" but because of her speach diffculties he did not understand her. She never pushed him aside, even after those cringeworthy "dates" it was her that asked him to share in her mothers birthday party. She was driven to suicide because she saw that when he was with her he lost his friends TWICE and she blamed herself for this. *She would die for him.* Why did she leave to go to school in Tokyo? She got a unique once in lifetime opportunity to work at a salon run by a hearing impared instructor that she respects while she earns her license. She did not move to Tokyo to live there, but to be trained there. Why did Shoya not join her in Tokyo? Shoya wants Shoko to love herself and be happy. He realizes that his wanting her to stay with him is selfish. He loves her enough to let her go. He knows that HE was the source of so much of the pain in her life that she would be better off without him living with her in Tokyo. In Tokyo she will find new friends and people to love her. As the saying goes 'If you love something set it free, if it comes back it is yours, if not it was never meant to be.' Will They get together in the end? YES! The families are close, the mothers are friends. Yuzuru is like a member of Shoya's family. Both of them are in the same profession and Shoya will be running a salon. Shoko has finished her training (or will soon) and Shoya asks her mother where she is going to work. They are together in the end of the manga, just the two of them, both nervous about the future, but going into it together holding hands. Shoko is not a self-hating, bullied girl anymore, she is an adult woman who loves herself, who has lived on her own in Tokyo and just finished her training. She will return to her family and loved ones and make it known to Shoya that he makes her happy and that she loves him. The above answer was copied from a website I just wanted people to not be unhappy about the ending.
when both halves of a film audio and visuals work so closely with each other it allows the audio to not be limited to a background role. It allows it to be so much more than a complimentary piece, allowing it to tell the story of the film in it's own way.
So tomorrow a local theater is showing A Silent Voice. I've already purchased tickets to go see it, despite already seeing it online for free. This is what this movie has done to me....it actually makes me want to go out and support it. Thank you Cartoon Cipher. You introduced this to me, and it's a part of me now. Thank you.
I'm frustrated that my lack of musical knowledge keeps me from fully understanding this video. Nothing really sank in for me aside from how clear it was that you put a lot of thought into the video and points you wanted to make. Ironic that a video about this movie contains words that I can hear but don't go further past that point. Anyway, I strangely look forward to seeing other videos by you.
Just watched it. Are there any other great Anime which dives in the imperfect human condition, and how we try to set things right for others and ourselves? Because, I mean, this is the first Anime in a very long time to explore a topic with such debt of feeling for humanity on the level which I desired from the medium. I need to update my list. Thank you The Cartoon Cipher for sharing this with me.
I know I'm super late because I just watched this video today lol. But honestly, I think March Comes in like a Lion is EXACTLY what you're looking for. Just astonishing and both march and voice are some of my favorites of all time.
This is the best video I've seen in a long time. What you said is really spot on, and there are so many things that I learned from this video alone. A Silent Voice really has the most brilliantly written soundtracks I've ever heard in any movie. So much so that replacing it with anything else just won't work. And it's amazing how the last soundtrack 'lit(var)' alone can make me tear up. It's hard to explain and emphasize its sheer brilliance to my close colleagues because most of them just enjoy music instead of analyzing and digging deep into its meaning, so I'm truly glad that videos like this exists. It's a relief knowing that there are many people who acknowledge the film's soundtracks, I just hope I found this sooner. It's a shame RU-vid doesn't promote actual quality videos like this. Thank you for making my day.
@Nachi-san here: I had the pleasure of reading over this script beforehand. The amount of obsessive detail that went into it was already astounding. The video elevates it in every way (I can't tell you how childishly happy I am that the PIANO, my instrument, is getting the spotlight). I am glad that the art of film music is getting more attention in the anime youtube sector, and while I admit A Silent Voice's entry is strictly out of my ballpark of musical taste (being that kinda guy who likes sappy, melodic-driven film/TV scores like Cutthroat Island, Gone with the Wind and Aria the Animation), I think its utilisation of musical tools is extremely exciting. Not only does it complement the picture thematically, it is emotionally resonant as well. I want to see and hear more experimentation like this in the future of every film medium, and game OSTs as well.
Absolutely phenomenal video Abhi! The audio/visual components of the video were fantastic but (coming from someones who's musically illiterate) I also loved how you managed to talk about Koe no Karachi's music without getting bogged down in a heap of technical jargon like a lot of the music based videos I've seen. Once again congrats on making one of my favourite videos this year!
Man, you just earned a susbscriber! I hardly could contain my tears when I was watching this video. After your thoughts I realised why this film OST was so close to me. All the revelation about Bach and everything was phenomenal. Thanks for this video, and I hope you can keep on working hard!
I want to thank Glass Reflection for guiding me here. I really enjoyed this video and will be looking into more of your content, as well as looking forward to new content from you in the future. Koe no Katachi hits right where it needs to, and it hits hard, and I fully believe that it's in large part because of the music. So thank you for covering it as extensively as you did.
Perfectly explained, great video, enjoyed listening to your analysis. No doubt music takes a huge part in any movie and it's obvious this film took their time and a lot of though into this element.
Oh wow! This was sublime! That soundtrack during that last scene was so powerful, I knew something incredible was going on, something that I've never heard the kind before but couldn't quite put my finger on it, no idea on how to analyze music you see, so yeah, this video was such a great help! Loved it!
After watching the movie, I listened back to the soundtrack and noticed how different it was to any other I've listened to. I loved the fact that it utilized those subtle creaks and twangs and white sounds as if I was hearing it being played right next to me. But I never knew that the soundtrack was made by putting a microphone in an actual piano! It's amazing, and I appreciate it even more thanks to your video.
Incredible analysis. Recently there have been a few more individuals who are recognizing and appreciating the detail and care put into the soundtrack. Soundtrack was so good I bought it right away after finishing the movie.
This movie has better utilization of his music and had an incredible amount of thought put into it. However Ping Pong's soundtrack is much more diverse emotionally and is more energetic.
Well I am no musician or music expert but however that was pretty well done. I read the manga way back and it while it was a fantastic read, the anime film really help amplifies all those themes and sounds. It goes to show how music can shape the medium of movies, and can be very effective, hence the importance. I plan to become a filmmaker or writer and movies like these are great inspiration. So great video by the way.
This is what you call a video but 10 minutes video and not wasting a single second every moment of this video explains and teachers the music related stuff I didn't really get it that much but I really enjoyed it and love the path where is not just trying to extend the video but rather using the entire 10 minutes to do his best.
Stunning video man, I loved every second of it. And also at 8:56, contrary to what Yuzuru usually photographs Yuzuru takes a shot of living creatures for the first time in the movie, symbolizing a change in her mindset. Just a little fun fact in my opinion
a very great video ! i love all the points you covered and the music nerd in me is singing but the percussionist in me is yelling because of that one bit about the xylophone when it sounds closer to a glock
This is now like my 7th vid from this channel today.... I am a musical theory illiterate, and I understand everything being conveyed. Love it! Makes me feel like smart!
"bright without being happy, gentle without being kind" the best combination of words to discribe not only the music of the movie, but for the most part the entire movie itself
Around 5:54 dude says xylophone, hears glockenspiel instead.Though that's such a minor complaint. I got lost in the video cause its such a thorough break down that kept me engaged and was a joy to watch
This movie gave me an experience I never had. Gave me feelings I never felt before and I am still under it. It is so weird. Throughout the whole movie I felt something, I honestly cannot explain. I could not stop my legs from shaking, and I had goosebumps on my back almost all the time. At first I thought it was because I did not know what was going to happen and I was just too excited, but no. I watched the movie a few times and it happened every time. I noticed it is something that the music and sounds of the movie bring out of me played together with the animation. I came here looking for an answer what this feeling is and your video comes the closest so far to what I found, but I am still... lost and I don't know what is this feeling. They paid so much attention every little movement has a sound, the music makes you uneasy when it has to, it makes you satisfied, happy, sad. Simply works really well with the movie and I am sure this is a movie I would never forget. I did not think I would get new feelings being 28 years old, but... wow. I don't know what else to say, I wanted to explain somehow what I feel, maybe expecting some help understanding or trying to find out if someone else felt the same way. Anyways, thank you for the video. Great work.
This damn movie made me bawl like a baby and now this video is doing the same thing by reminding of how I felt when I watched it the first time with music gaining new meaning and adding more levity to the scenes that brought me to tears. Damn it, why do I hate and yet love this feeling so much?....
I've been wondering about the use of music in the film since watching other analysis videos. It's amazing how complex and in depth this film was with it's use of sound and how those sounds were so instrumental to affecting the moods and tones. Great video.
I hear that deaf people actually shockingly quite enjoy music. They'll get the loudest headphones they can find and turn it up real loud so they can feel the vibrations on their head. Most of them can still hear ambiance which is why they still use hearing aids even though it doesn't really help much with speech it can help give them a clue about what's happening around them or help them know to stop if there's a car honking.
jesus fucking christ, I got hit with goosebumps every minute, not sure if its cus its cold in my room or if its the music, but Im pretty sure its the music
Naoko Yamada and Kensuke Ushio also collaborated when Yamada directed Liz and the Blue Bird, and the OST in that film is *highly* reminiscent of the music in A Silent Voice.
Not usually a YT anime watcher, and I'm 6 years late, but this was a beautiful watch. I was looking for something that would talk about the music in this movie because I was curious about the lack of lyrics in its OST, which might be obvious, but I wanted to hear a thoughtful insight behind it, and this was perfect.
A distant shadow of a boy, slowly walking towards the light. Suddently two shadows appear. A boy and a girl, walking beside each other, ready to face anything in their path, suffering and pain is part of life. Many obstacles face your path, but being able to accept the pain allows you to face it, to move forward towards a new brighter future. Although it is a lot easier to walk towards the light when you have someone beside you .." -- Cries :___:
You just nailed it. How beautifully explained as the movie was. Thank you for putting your effort in this. From this, I started to look music from a different perspective. Thank you.
I noticed that the transcript for this video has problems and was wondering if you'd be willing to fix them. I actually really liked this video and wanted to link it to somebody.
I’ve never felt so sad/cried to watch an anime to end I wish it was longer but life is life but it’s such a brilliant film the piano keys I never heard such an odd key strokes but it was beautiful in an odd way but, matched so well with the depth of the movie it’s just brilliant
