Certain Quote by A. R. Rahman
“Certain things are done intentionally opposite - like there's no sound at the end or synthesizers or all that stuff. Anything that drowns the movie, no. Anything that makes you sit up and watch it, yes. So, some are expecting a very sad theme going on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sound Design Philosophy, 2010
Effective film sound balances silence and texture to keep viewers engaged, avoiding overwhelming noise while highlighting moments that demand attention.
In simple terms: Good sound uses contrast to focus attention.
Key Takeaway
Use contrast in audio to guide audience focus.
Themes
sound design
film
attention
contrast
engagement
Mood
thoughtful
creative
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- movie watching
- editing
- mixing
- soundtrack creation
- director‑composer collaboration
Key Concepts
Auditory perception
cinematic storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How does silence shape emotional impact?
- When should you add a sound cue?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on silence can make scenes feel empty, while too much sound can distract.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
![“I played a couple of ideas and then had this unusual texture underneath which was like this little granulated kind of pipe organ almost like a scratchy record which he started [inaudible] brilliantly. "Oh I love that song." And when things go fine, it's good. So he started loving that song and…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/824/a-r-rahman-4481_couple_i-played-a-couple-of-ideas-and-then-had_282296.jpg)
