I try to give to my music the spiritual quality, very deep in the soul, which does something even if you are not realizing it or analyzing it - that's the duty of the music.
Ravi ShankarRead
My secret ambition was always to provide music for animation films: something with an Indian theme, either a fairy tale or mythological tale or on the Krishna theme. I still have a very deep desire, but these sorts of chances don't always come.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ravi Shankar expresses his longing to create music for animated films inspired by Indian themes.
In this quote, Ravi Shankar reveals his deep-seated ambition to compose music for animated films that celebrate Indian culture through fairy tales and mythological stories, particularly those centered around the theme of Krishna. He acknowledges that while this desire remains strong, opportunities to fulfill it are scarce, highlighting the challenges artists often face in pursuing their creative dreams.
Themes
MusicAnimationIndian ThemeAmbitionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a film music festival to inspire aspiring composers.
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