Henry Mancini

If you're feeling fancy free, come wander through the world with me, and any place we chance to be, will be a…

— Henry Mancini

In 'Charade,' there was a big fight. George Kennedy was playing one of his first big heavy roles; he had a hook…

— Henry Mancini

Bassoon is not an easy instrument to play and to pick it up and play it like a flute or a saxophone…

— Henry Mancini

I had no idea 'Moon River' would do so well. I was too busy working to think about it.

— Henry Mancini

When I play 'Newhart' in concert, it always gets a hand, right from the very beginning. To me, 'Newhart' is a hit.

— Henry Mancini

Music forced into the air you breathe is an invasion of privacy!

— Henry Mancini

Sometimes memorable music doesn't necessarily have to be a hit.

— Henry Mancini

Some scenes cry out for a certain kind of treatment. The kind we're conditioned by years of film-watching to expect.

— Henry Mancini

I've done entire scores for I don't know how many films and series. I never kept track; I suppose it's up in…

— Henry Mancini

I equate composing with orchestrating. I think my music in terms of an orchestra.

— Henry Mancini

I just love what I do.

— Henry Mancini

Jazz is capable of doing much more than depicting the dope fiend and the drunk and the slinky gal. In our show…

— Henry Mancini

Broadway is intimidating. Don't think it's not.

— Henry Mancini

People love to hear a guy who is really good on his instrument. They love to watch him go.

— Henry Mancini

I'm no songwriter because all of my popular songs have just been outgrowths of themes for the various pictures.

— Henry Mancini

I compose the music according to the nature of the show. 'Peter Gunn's' focus was violence so that was my key.

— Henry Mancini

Most people are oriented to words. When the public hears a melody, unless you put words to It, it takes longer to…

— Henry Mancini

In times of stress, I frequently remind myself that I'm doing what I want to do most and that's what really counts.

— Henry Mancini

If a film is not doing well, a record company will not take a chance with the score.

— Henry Mancini

If I'm writing songs for a country-Western picture, I have to know about country music.

— Henry Mancini

I have an Otari with a Korg T2 Midi synthesizer, a drum machine and a few effects units.

— Henry Mancini

I read magazines and reviews. If consensus says something is good, I'll get it and see what's going on.

— Henry Mancini

You're molded by the period you were brought up in.

— Henry Mancini

If you want to write for films or TV, you must go to Hollywood.

— Henry Mancini

The great thing about a record is it frees your imagination; it gives your eyes a rest and lets your mind wander.…

— Henry Mancini