Certainly Quote by Alan Menken
“Most of my collaborations, certainly post - Howard Ashman but even with Howard, are music first.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Disney animated movies, 1990s–2000s
Music drives collaboration, shaping the creative process and final product.
In simple terms: Music is the primary focus in teamwork.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize musical vision in joint projects.
Themes
collaboration
music
creativity
Mood
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
inspirational
professional
When to use this quote
- film scoring
- theatre productions
- songwriting teams
Key Concepts
artistic partnership
creative hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance music with other artistic elements?
- When should non‑musical ideas lead?
A Different Perspective
Music may dominate, limiting other contributions.
![“Reflecting on the creation of the songs and vocal performances, Peter [Schneider] speaks with respect and regret: "It's sad that Howard [Ashman] never saw the finished movie of Beauty and the Beast , because it's basically him. It was his conception, it was his idea, it was his songs, it was his…” quote by Charles Solomon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/580/charles-solomon-85513_animation_reflecting-on-the-creation-of-the-songs_459903.jpg)
![“I've done collaborations with Scott [Morgan, aka Loscil] in the past, but it is something that kind of appeals to me these days.” quote by King Khan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08e/king-khan-49971_aka_i-ve-done-collaborations-with-scott-morg_275610.jpg)
