You want to say as little as you can and get the most punch out of it, always with the knowledge that people are not in the theater to listen to your music so much as to respond to the movie. You're a part of that experience.
Thomas NewmanRead
Music is one of the last elements in the creative process. It can and hopefully should tie a bow around an artistic concept, how a story moves forward, the pace of that storytelling.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music enhances and completes an artistic work, defining its pace and emotional impact.
In this quote, Thomas Newman emphasizes the essential role that music plays in the creative process, suggesting that it acts as a final touch that unifies and elevates an artistic concept. Music not only complements the narrative of a story but also influences how the audience experiences the pacing and overall emotional journey of the artwork.
Themes
MusicCreativityArtStorytellingEmotional Impact
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at a film festival, a director might quote this to highlight the importance of music in cinema.
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