Arrival's otherworldly sound design deconstructed

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

This is a pretty geeky one with a lot of obscure references. Definitely let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for watching!

[@DimitriFilichkin]

The sound design for these aliens was absolutely beyond phenomenal. "Sacred" is a perfect descriptor. The scene where we first hear them over the recorder early in the film sent shivers up my spine and every scene where they spoke had me frozen solid in my theater seat.

[@dubchung]

Watching this in theatre's for the first time, I can safely say that all of the notes that were described and sought after were perfectly executed and delivered. Parts of me wanted the protagonist to anxiously run away or get curiously closer and admire them. Amazing work.

[@lodiped]

YES! This is the kind of stuff I'm always looking for. Thank you.

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheFPSChannel]

I actually searched for this video hoping someone made it. THANK YOU. I worship great sound design.

[@RossStack]

So far this is my favorite one in the series. Thank you for putting these together.

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for the interest!

[@MatteoDiSimone_filmeditor]

the sound layers separated by the comments are more fascinating but a top channel.

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

Thanks for the feedback! Maybe I can alternate between posting stem layers and commentary videos. If you haven't checked out my Instagram, it's mostly stems: instagram.com/indepthsounddesign/

[@Stynze]

thank you foe putting these together, love these stuff, great video!

[@rams6702]

honestly this film has the best sounding alien horn ever

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

War of the Worlds would like your number 👽📯

[@Projacked1]

One of my favorite movies, and the sound design is superb....

[@StefanKovatchev]

Great interviews and video. Sound added so much to this film. Awesome job by the editors.

[@lrkx_]

Absolutely fascinating!

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy it!

[@JustKeepBreathing]

so much to learn

[@dylanr4903]

Great video! Cant wait to see more.

[@conralaje2059]

Awesome! Pretty hard for me to understand everything because their accents and English not being my native language, it would be amazing if you can subtitle the next ones with difficult accents. This channel deserves a lot more of viewers, it's a gem. Regards from Argentina

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

Thanks so much for the great feedback. Even I had trouble with the accents here especially because they’re making a ton of obscure references. I really wanted to subtitle it but it’s either expensive or a lot of work. Thinking about starting a Patreon soon to help support the channel. Thanks so much for your interest. If you have any specific questions let me know!

[@lusv4316]

Every so often my stomach makes a sound identical to these creatures

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

Growls. Whether from a lion or a stomach- A fundamental building block of sound design.

[@callmese7en319]

They nailed the sacred alien sound. My whole first viewing of the film I held them in high regard without knowing why.

[@SuperSportsBro]

I love these videos!!

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

Thanks so much for checking them out. Let me know if you have any other questions/observations!

[@ajryangameaudio]

I absolutely love this film. I now know some of the subconscious reasons why!

[@No_thanks780]

Just found this amazing channel instantly subbed...binge watching tonight.

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

Yes! I love feedback like this!

[@gaffenz1137]

How does someone get into this industry? I've been in a sound design rabbit hole for years and this would be my dream job

[@no-lifenoah7861]

just do it. join like an indie film team or something and work your way up

[@DunqaunMcQuan]

It’s all about biology, ours and theirs, and the correlation and incompatibility of the two. It’s a simple concept and it’s portrayed really well here! Dune is another notable picture where this seemed to be taken into account.

[@raghavpuri4177]

This is so helpful and cool! B)

[@ChocoLover222]

Definitely! :)

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

Thanks for your interest!

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

😊

[@sarahblackburn398]

No idea so much went into sound effects

[@dubchung]

May I ask where do you source these commentaries from? It seems like some of these are from podcasts or recorded from live presentations. I would love to check out the full source if there are any, thank you!

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

All sources are listed in the video description. Thanks for your interest!

[@chazzhill-hayr9201]

This is awesome! Would love to know where to find an impulse response of a hazmat suit if anyone knows?

[@brunobelarmino2600]

Hello! :) Do you guys have any idea how the sound of the heptapods touching the barrier/glass wall was designed from? I mean the elements or the technique applied on the making of it. Thank you!

[@excelsior8682]

0:57 So basically, you chose blue whale with nasal congestion

[@redlobsta1]

would love a version of this but no talking over it.

[@lilamdan]

they did have 5sound language

[@NovaXGamingtm]

Where my gamers at. Does this not look like Virginia from the forest

[@INDEPTHSoundDesign]

Haha, I had to look this up, but... 😱

[@anthonycarlisle6184]

Why wouldn't show heads inform their personnel as to what the hell their creature is instead of just making them guess & go through all that work that may not be accurate as to what the show heads want? Idk, to each their own...way with things.

[@b.robertson9042]

Too much talking while the sounds are playing.

[@ENDESGA]

B. Robertson go watch the movie then