I am Quote by Amaal Mallik

I had always wanted to compose music for movies, but had never been given the opportunity.

— Allan Holdsworth

I've been doing a lot of music for films and television for quite a few years.

— Jan Hammer

I have to have music as a soundtrack to writing fiction. I listen to it at other times, too, but it helps me write.

— Jeff VanderMeer

I'm composing and writing music.

— Anthony Hopkins

I don't listen to music when I'm writing, but I often do when I'm reworking, editing or when I need to relax.

— Joanne Harris

A huge part of my writing process is listening to music as I write, almost creating an unofficial soundtrack to the film I'm working…

— Panos Cosmatos

I don't like to surprise anyone with the music I compose for a film. That way, there is less trouble later on.

— Henry Mancini

My main thing is constantly looking forward and trying to make music that I couldn't have made at any other time.

— DJ Shadow

I compose my own stuff. I've been writing songs with words. I've been playing more on the keyboard because I can transpose it to…

— Alicia Witt

I've done some music for films and I really enjoy doing it.

— Ikue Mori

I love making soundtracks for video games, because it is a completely different challenge, and I get to do something different.

— Amaal Mallik

I always write with music. It takes me a while to figure out the right piece of music for what I'm working on. Once…

— Kate DiCamillo