The Dave Matthews Band’s “Crash into Me” played over the…
““The Dave Matthews Band’s “Crash into Me” played over the montage, not that the lyrics had anything to do with the images the song was played over but it was “haunting”, it was “moody”, it was “summing things up”, it gave the footage an “emotional resonance” that I guess we were incapable of capturing ourselves. At first my feelings were basically so what? But then I suggested other music: “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails, but I was told that the rights were sky-high and that the song was “too ominous” for this sequence; Nada Surf’s “Popular” had “too many minor chords”, it didn’t fit the “mood of the piece,” it was – again – “too ominous.” When I told them I seriously did not think things could get any more fucking ominous than they already were, I was told, “Things get very much more ominous, Victor,” and then I was left alone.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker describes how music choices affect the emotional tone of a montage, noting that increasingly ominous tracks were forced upon them, heightening the mood beyond their expectations.
In simple terms: Music selection shapes emotional impact, often intensifying mood.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how soundtrack choices influence audience feeling.
Themes
media
emotion
music
creative control
Mood
frustrated
reflective
critical
Type
observational
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- film editing
- advertising
- storytelling
- creative decision making
Key Concepts
aesthetic
tone
intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music choice alter viewer perception?
- When is a moody soundtrack appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Choosing overly dark music can alienate viewers or overwhelm narrative.