Shabanova, A., 2019. Jimmy Stofer — The Trembling Giant (Official Music Video). [video] Available at: <https://vimeo.com/groups/613176/videos/351361818> [Accessed 6 April 2020].
The initial soundtrack, in the fusion with the animation, gains a new perspective. The video bases the timing on the sound, which has a repetitive pattern. Without the animation, personally, be sound remains bleak, even with slight changes in saturation of depth in the sound. Yet, with visuals - the repetitive parts become justified, because visually they work as step-by-step storytelling.
The animation, as well as the sound, does not work in the same manner. On it’s own, the parts of the story would still be visible, but they would not go as smooth as with the sound accompaniment. Additionally, it would be hard to present the story on the same emotional level, since music adds more sence to the story and the sequence of actions.
Finally, the issue is not about how sownd is important in animation. Since it is a music video, it is not about making a good animation. This example might show how a well adjusted set of visual and sound complement each other, creating a valid piece of art, which works on it’s full.