Fear music is the collective name given to the ominous incidental music that is increasingly found in every facet of modern mass media. It is said of any electronically-driven low-bass incidental music of action, horror or suspense films and primetime TV shows about crime, murder and dismemberment, of some commercials and even of pseudo-documentaries appearing on the History Channel about any subject of a violent, mysterious or speculative nature (Nostradamus, end of times prophecies, Da Vinci, Hitler and other evil historical figures, ancient torture devices, the antichrist, natural disasters, war, terrorism, disease, etc.).
In dramas, it often drowns out dialogues and announces the violent content to follow. In pseudo-documentaries, it often accompanies ominous disclaimers such as “although nobody knows for certain” and “the viewer is free to draw his own conclusions”. It is often satirized in comedy shows making fun of bad movies such as the “Scary Movie” series or The Onion.
Critics see it as “the new soundtrack of America” and indicative of the present anxious mood of the US. It is also criticized as hack work using lazy musical clichés, cheap electronic or percussive effects and low-frequency vibrations designed to give the listener the creeps while rattling his dental fillings, without ever resorting to true musical invention. Its use and development have been variously credited to James Horner and other second rate film composers.
In dramas, it often drowns out dialogues and announces the violent content to follow. In pseudo-documentaries, it often accompanies ominous disclaimers such as “although nobody knows for certain” and “the viewer is free to draw his own conclusions”. It is often satirized in comedy shows making fun of bad movies such as the “Scary Movie” series or The Onion.
Critics see it as “the new soundtrack of America” and indicative of the present anxious mood of the US. It is also criticized as hack work using lazy musical clichés, cheap electronic or percussive effects and low-frequency vibrations designed to give the listener the creeps while rattling his dental fillings, without ever resorting to true musical invention. Its use and development have been variously credited to James Horner and other second rate film composers.
When I heard the fear music coming from the living room, I first assumed my wife was watching the History Channel. But it turns out she was just watching an infomercial about an insect repellent.
I’m surprised “Film Score Monthly” didn’t do a cover story on fear music yet.
I’m surprised “Film Score Monthly” didn’t do a cover story on fear music yet.
by baracine April 27, 2010
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Cool show.The "ONLY" good reality show ever in existence.
It's not scary at all it's just gross and disgusting.
Contestants win hardly anything but have to eat gross ass disgusting shit like bull penises or live bugs or spiders or giant hissing cockroaches and stuff that's alot worse than those.And they also have to perform stunts which ain't as bad as eating all that sick shit.
It's not scary at all it's just gross and disgusting.
Contestants win hardly anything but have to eat gross ass disgusting shit like bull penises or live bugs or spiders or giant hissing cockroaches and stuff that's alot worse than those.And they also have to perform stunts which ain't as bad as eating all that sick shit.
You pretty much tune in to laugh at the people who are stupid enough to go on this show knowing that they make you eat sick shit like horse rectum and maggots.
by Fear Factor is disgusting but entertaining. March 17, 2005
Get the Fear Factor mug.Fear Factor is the stupidest live show on television and I hope it gets taken of the air, it sucks so much.
by XioJade July 19, 2006
Get the Fear Factor mug.A summer "reality" series that airs on NBC where contestants compete in dangerous and sometimes digusting stunts for $50,000 that often include eating something sick.
by krock1dk@yahoo.com October 6, 2007
Get the Fear Factor mug.Started at Kansas State University in 2009 because fans noticed Jacob Pullens beard. Pullen embraced the chant, and did not shave the beard until after Kansas States elite 8 loss to Butler. He has begun growing it out again and Kansas State is off to another great start.
Brian Wilson of the San Fransisco Giants also did this in the 2010 World Series. The beard won the giants a world series. The only controversy is who started the "fear the beard", and it was in fact Kansas State...not San Fransisco, but still an epic beard to be feared.
Brian Wilson of the San Fransisco Giants also did this in the 2010 World Series. The beard won the giants a world series. The only controversy is who started the "fear the beard", and it was in fact Kansas State...not San Fransisco, but still an epic beard to be feared.
Ex. 1. Jacob Pullen made the country fear the beard after leading kansas state to an Elite 8.
Ex. 2. The San Fransisco giants slayed the Rangers because the Rangers Feared The Beard.
Ex. 2. The San Fransisco giants slayed the Rangers because the Rangers Feared The Beard.
by gap2132 December 19, 2010
Get the Fear The Beard mug.A graffiti tag here in Pittsburgh, PA. Usually spotted around Allderdice High School. Originally created by a freshman (Sean Harris, 2004), but was later copied by Juniors and Seniors. Abbreviated as FMCS.
Found on chockboards, walls, benches, trees, trash, garbage cans, flags, key chains, T-shirts, shoes, and many other places. Keep your eyes peeled.
by Sean Harris June 28, 2005
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