Composer Quote by Harold Prince

The problem with composers is that they are the most unrequired job in America.

— Gail Zappa

Composers aren't daring enough. They're afraid of that sacred idol called 'common sense', which is the most dreadful thing I know - after all,…

— Claude Debussy

I've always said there aren't great composers- there are great songs.

— Vicente Fernandez

I think the work process' - composers do not get enough time to make a good song. That's the one thing which needs to…

— Amaal Mallik

But it can be tough for new composers as directors tend to block you out.

— M. Jayachandran

There's always been good and bad music. Many composers hide behind modern music in order to not make music.

— Pepe Romero

Some directors can become concerned when it comes to music, because it's the end of the process and they're tired. They're worried that the…

— Alexandre Desplat

I think the reason composers aren't valued is because many act as servants rather than music directors. Instead of taking a stand based on…

— M. Jayachandran

For creators, especially for me as a composer, I am sure for singers also, it is sad. It is not exciting that we have…

— Amit Trivedi

I think a lot of composers get into trouble just making up a plot and expecting an audience to follow that.

— John Eaton

Not all, but too many of the best writers, composers, and artists of our time begin to be acclaimed only when they no longer…

— Clement Greenberg

There are so few directors who are musical who appreciate music.

— Alex North