Able Quote by Jerry Goldsmith
“The fact that certain composers have been able to create first-class music within the medium of film proves that film music can be as good as the composer is gifted.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Various scores by Jerry Goldsmith, 1960s‑2000s
Film music can reach the same artistic heights as any classical composition when the composer is talented.
In simple terms: Great composers can make film music as good as any other music.
Key Takeaway
Value film scores as serious art.
Themes
art
music
film
talent
Mood
appreciative
analytical
Type
critical
educational
When to use this quote
- cinema
- concert halls
- educational curricula
- media criticism
Key Concepts
composition
aesthetic value
medium
Questions to Reflect On
- How does a composer's style affect a film's impact?
- Can film scores stand alone in concert settings?
A Different Perspective
Not all film music is high quality; budget and director constraints can limit artistic freedom.
