Music in Film

The above clip is a scene from The Wiz. In this scene, Dorothy has just saved the Scarecrow from the evil crows. They found the yellow brick road and sing their way to The Wiz (note Michael Jackson's awesome dance moves). I thought this music was interesting because it is not only funky (since the movie was made in 1978), but the music contrasts with the lyrics. The song is very upbeat and danceable, but the lyrics are saying, "Ease on down the road". This song isn't an "ease" type of song. The lyrics seem to fit well with music that is more calming and easing. However, I do like that the song is carefree and promising, foreshadowing a positive journey.