Computers Quote by Fred Frith
“One of the things I particularly enjoyed doing was taking raw sound from locations during the film, like the candy machine, and writing pieces of music to go with them, which is totally unnecessary within the context of the film, because they have their own logic.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sound Design and Music Creation, Fred Frith, 2015
The creator captures ambient noises and composes music from them, even when not needed for the film, to explore artistic possibilities.
In simple terms: He makes music from everyday sounds for artistic exploration.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected sources for creative work.
Themes
creativity
sound design
artistic exploration
Mood
playful
curious
experimental
Type
artistic
process
inspirational
When to use this quote
- experimental film projects
- personal art practice
- sound installations
Key Concepts
ambient sampling
musical composition
film scoring
Questions to Reflect On
- How can unrelated sounds enrich a piece?
- When is it okay to prioritize art over function?
A Different Perspective
May distract from narrative focus; not always practical for mainstream projects.
