Pre-Production: Sound Analysis for AdULTHOOD opening sequence

Sound is a big part of the opening sequence for AdULTHOOD. The first 55 seconds is a flash back to fill the audience in on what happened in the first film, Kidulthood.
      We then hear a beat to a grime song with the sound of traffic in the background, the traffic uses sound perspective to show the cars getting closer, then the whole beat comes in with 'Ghetts' rapping, a popular grime artist in London, this is at first non-diagetic but there is a sound bridge to where we see the sound system playing the song. The lyrics are about how Ghetts likes to party and drink alcohol this is synchronous sound as the film is showing people dancing who are probably drunk. There is also a shot of two black male youths rolling up and sparking a zoot of weed which we hear them breathe in and out. Through this whole scene there is the diegetic sound of people dancing and shouting which is also synchronous sound as we can see them doing this, all of these circumstances connote they are at a rave, which will most definitely be illegal, which goes with all the things Ghetts and the other rappers are talking about in the song. All of these aspects, the drink, drugs and busy party life appeals to the niche British, working class, audience as they can relate to the things said and the issues dealt with.
      The accent that the young characters speak with connotes that they are from London and their dialogue is filled with colloquialisms which would connote that they are working class. This would appeal to someone from a working class background who is familiar with the dialect and language used.
     Other key sounds are the smashing of a car window, the struggle of a fight and a gun shot. This is all foley sound, created in pre-production. This sound connotes the rougher side of the lifestyle, this would appeal to people who are currently involved in this lifestyle, to gain an insight from a different perspective or someone who is familiar with it, lives around it.
    The sound in the opening sequence to AdULTHOOD sets up many of the key themes for the film, drugs, grime music and violence. It's a big part in the representation of the key group of characters. I like that the song has a lot to do with what's being seen on screen. I also think like the way the sound bridge ties in the busy motorway with the rave, establishing that the area is urban and full of life, the themes of the song suggesting why the area is so busy and full of life! I will look to make a similar connection in my production.