The document describes the opening credits sequence of The Simpsons television show. It outlines the timeline of sounds heard throughout the sequence, from choir singing and instrumental music to character-specific sounds like Bart writing on a chalkboard. The summary explains that a variety of instruments, sound effects, and both diegetic and non-diegetic music are used to make the opening credits fun, entertaining, and realistic, establishing the style and tone of the show.

1. Time What can be heard Character Script
0:02 Choir singing NA Opening credits
0:04 Harp playing NA Opening credits
0:07 Harp and piano playing
Saw chopping
Bullies
0:10 Scream / shout Little boy Opening credits
0:14 Chalk written on
blackboard
Bart Opening credits
0:16 School bell rings Bart Opening credits
0:21 Burp School pta Opening credits
0:23 Engine noise and
scream
Homer & Ned Opening credits
0:26 Garage door opens car
pulls up
Homer Opening credits
0:27 Skateboard Bart Opening credits
0:31 Car skid Homer Opening credits
0:32 Hole in the wall Homer Opening credits
0:34 TV Simpsons family Opening credits
0:00 – 1:44 Harp, piano Opening credits
During the length of this sequence various instruments and SFX have been used to make this
soundtrack fun entertaining and realistic. The sequence begins with a choir singing as the clouds
open. The title of the is in bright yellow and is in the centre of the screen. The use of diegetic and
non-diegetic music has been used throughout to create a more realistic and imaginative concept to
this series. This opening sequence has stayed the same over the years and has become so distinctive
that people can recognize the theme tune after just hearing a snippet of it. The tempo of the
soundtrack gradually increases as more and more characters are introduced. The SFX used have
either been created online via a high technical software or, it has been recording by the production
team these are called Foley artists. Foley artists focus on capturing a real life dramatic sound effect.
They do not necessary use the equipment you would expect. They experiment with all types of
apparatuses.