Coming Quote by Brian Reitzell
“My favourite scores, they have very little music. I don't ever want to notice the music coming in. I just want it to suddenly be there and feel something.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Soundtrack Discussion, Brian Reitzell, 2018
Effective scores often stay unnoticed, letting emotions arise spontaneously without conscious focus on the music.
In simple terms: Music should feel natural, not forced.
Key Takeaway
Create sound that supports feeling, not attention.
Themes
art
emotion
creativity
sound design
Mood
introspective
creative
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- film scoring
- video games
- advertising
- theater production
Key Concepts
minimalism
ambient
psychology of music
Questions to Reflect On
- How can subtle music still guide audience emotion?
- When does silence become powerful?
A Different Perspective
Risk of being too subtle, missing impact.
