In a world where popular music is more easily classified as "noise" and where the louder the amplifier, the "better" the music, it is hard to believe that it once existed a time where a single violinist could captivate audiences alone for more than two hours. This is the case of the acclaimed violin virtuoso Paul Foray, in the film Humoresque. The story follows Paul from childhood, when he struggled to convince his parents to buy him a violin, to adulthood, where he made a name for himself with the help of some influential friends, to his apparent retirement from the instrument after a tragic accident in his personal life. life. The film follows the protagonist, Paul Foray, through his personal and professional life, and every ounce of energy in the film is dedicated to telling his story. Not only is the cinematography taken in such a way as to be very "Foray-centric", but the film's soundtrack plays into his life in a very deliberate way. The film, Humoresque, uses music in a very direct way, using popular pieces of music from the early 20th century and 19th century opera and orchestra to allude to the characters' experiences. Every piece performed by Foray and every song sung in the background of a living room have a very intentional place in the film, as they foreshadow what a character will do, or play out their internal monologue. The film's music is largely composed of well-known songs. of the 19th century, by Romantic orchestral composers or by operas. Additionally, there's always a pianist playing in any scenes involving a restaurant, and this pianist sings popular songs from the early 20th century that fit the plot almost too well lyrically. The score, therefore, has a dual purpose. The most obvious reason… middle of the card… but also to help us understand any ambiguities we may have with the plot. Musically, Humoresque is a masterpiece. There is so much art to be found in putting individual pieces together to create a new, larger work of art. In this film, the composer chooses meaningful music that will definitely resonate with the viewers to not only provide music to the film but also convey the story despite the dialogues. I think the music is so strongly tied to the plot that it could potentially stand on its own and tell as compelling a story as the dialogue. Foray's music penetrates the minds of the characters and the viewer can see everything intertwine through beautiful transitions and beautiful music. This film is as interesting musically as it is in its story, which demonstrates a true mastery of the soundtrack and how music induces emotion.