This week we successfully completed the final exhibition and Our table was very busy. I played our theme song “Cupid’s Arrow” playing as the background music.I think a theme song is very necessary for our project. When I was creating the theme song, I deliberately chose an accompaniment that suited the romantic story. Additionally, I wrote lyrics that aligned with the game’s narrative. I do this so that we can be the focus of the exhibition.

During the exhibition, I realized that many audiences came because they heard the theme song.I started thinking: What role can the theme song play in attracting the audience and enhancing the impact of our exhibition? Smith states： The role of music in an exhibition is not only to capture people’s attention but, more importantly, to create an emotional resonance and enhance the audience’s experience of the exhibition.”This made me realize that the theme song is not just a form of artistic expression, but it can also easily establish an emotional connection with the audience, thereby sparking their interest and resonance. Based on these emotional resonances, can further deepen their understanding and engagement with the content of “The Maya Odyssey”.

In addition to engaging the audience and guiding the mood, theme music can enhance the memory effect of the exhibition. According to Brown’s research, music as a trigger of emotions and memories, can help people better remember things related to music. In our exhibition, the theme song “Cupid’s Arrow” serves as a bridge between the audience and the game content. Through the power of music, the audience can easily recall the plot and details of the game.

References list：

Smith, J. (2018). The Role of Music in Capturing Audience Attention.

Brown, L. (2021). Music as a memory trigger in exhibition design: Enhancing visitor engagement and recall.