Iconic Sounds

Chick flicks often use upbeat happy songs that are non-naturalistic. They're fast, beat and are easy to listen to and create a positive girly feel for example songs in 'Bring it on'. In the more recent chick flicks the music has been more pop/rock such as 'Cinderella Story' shown in this clip here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_KLOWdB8mY&feature=related


Some say there are stereotypical songs for chick flicks. There is even a CD out called 'The Ultimate Chick Flick Soundtracks' which conferms this.

Most of these songs on this CD promote a girl power with a feel good feeling like 'I'm coming up' by Diana Ross. All chick flick songs are mostly sung by women. Here are some of the songs featured on the CD:

1. Move On Up - Curtis Mayfield (Bend It Like Beckham)

2. Hot Stuff - Donna Summer (The Full Monty)

3. Respect - Aretha Franklin (Bridget Jones's Diary)

4. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross (Last Days Of Disco)

5. Lady Marmalade - Labelle (Long Kiss Goodnight)

6. Can't Fight The Moonlight - Leann Rimes (Coyote Ugly)

7. Flashdance….What A Feeling - Irene Cara (Flashdance)

8. Burning Down The House - Tom Jones & The Cardigans (Someone Like You)

9. American Pie - Madonna (The Next Best Thing)

10. Let's Hear It For The Boy - Denise Williams (Footlose) In chick flicks music they often have well know songs we can sing a long to like in 'Bridget Jones' with 'All by myself' or they have well known people singing the song for example in 'St.Trinian's'. This can create a cheesy, lively soundtracks that makes the audience feel good!

Other iconic sounds in chick flicks can include diegetic sound. There is quite a lot of fall outs between girls or broken hearts in chick flicks, so crying and screaming is often used in chick flicks. The break up of 'Elle Woods' in 'Legally Blonde' is the prefect screaming and crying scene for a chick flick.