As a general rule music should follow what’s on the screen, not lead

Music Tips for Filmmaker

More often than not, music works best when it goes hand in hand with or REACTS to what’s happening on the screen. If the music is ahead of the action it can lessen the impact of the story by tipping off some of the audience or worse, by giving away what’s about to happen.

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