All time Quote by Bernard Herrmann
“As a composer I might class myself as a Neo-Romantic, inasmuch as I have always regarded music as a highly personal and emotional form of expression. I like to write music which takes its inspiration from poetry, art and nature. I do not care for purely decorative music. Although I am in sympathy with modern idioms, I abhor music which attempts nothing more than the illustration of a stylistic fad. And in using modern techniques, I have tried at all times to subjugate them to a larger idea or a grander human feeling.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Composer interview, date unknown
He sees music as personal, emotional expression, drawing from art and nature, using modern techniques to serve deeper ideas.
In simple terms: Music should convey deep feeling, not just style trends.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize emotional depth over trendiness.
Themes
music
emotion
artistic integrity
modernism
personal expression
Mood
reflective
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- composing film scores
- writing personal pieces
- teaching composition
- collaborating with poets
Key Concepts
Neo‑Romanticism
interdisciplinary inspiration
aesthetic philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance innovation with authenticity?
- What inspires your deepest emotional expression?
A Different Perspective
Trendy styles may dominate market, limiting artistic freedom.
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