Blue Velvet

David Lynch’s Blue Velvet depicts a seemingly quiet town that actually hides a dark side. Sound plays a key role in creating this contrast.At the beginning, soft music, birdsong, and everyday sounds like flushing toilets make the town feel safe and peaceful. As the story unfolds, the sound changes: strange noises, heavy breathing, and sudden silence make the scenes tense and unsettling. The use of the song “Blue Velvet” is also striking—it sounds sweet and romantic, but in the film it feels eerie and creepy. The combination of music, ambient sounds, and silence makes the town feel both familiar and threatening.

In Blue Velvet, sound doesn’t just accompany the image; it reveals hidden emotions and darkness, shaping the mood and sense of space, and even foreshadows the story’s development.