Sound effects are some of the most underappreciated aspects of cinema. Indeed, the visual nature of film as a medium often ensures that sound is taken for granted, particularly when it comes to ...

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These rock tracks all use sound effects in their intros. These effects have become so iconic that they are instantly recognizable.