Breathing space Quote by Ennio Morricone
“In music, what is very important is temporality of space and length, based on the breathing space the director gives the music within the film, by separating the music from various elements of reality, like noises, dialogues... That's how you treat music properly, but it doesn't always happen this way. Music is often blamed, but it's not its fault.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Scoring Film", 2015
Effective film music respects temporal and spatial context, separating itself from other sounds to serve the narrative.
In simple terms: Music must fit film timing.
Key Takeaway
Align music with cinematic space.
Themes
film music
temporal space
directing
Mood
analytical
creative
Type
technical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film production
- post‑production
- live scoring
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
aesthetics
sound design
narrative theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can composers balance space and narrative?
- What techniques enhance musical separation?
A Different Perspective
Budget constraints may limit nuanced scoring.
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