I've always felt that music is more expressive than…
“I've always felt that music is more expressive than dialogue. I've always said that my best dialogue and screenwriter is Ennio Morricone. Because, many times, it is more important a note or an orchestration than a line said.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He believes music can convey more than spoken words, often surpassing dialogue in emotional impact.
In simple terms: Music can be more expressive than dialogue.
Prioritize music for emotional storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scene scoring
- character themes
- advertising
- theatre
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does music overpower dialogue?
- How to balance score and script?
Relying on music may obscure narrative clarity.