Characters Quote by Jon Hopkins
“For me, the score is one of the main characters of a film.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Music Composition, Jon Hopkins, 2020
Treats the musical score as a character, shaping narrative and emotional arc like a protagonist.
In simple terms: Music can act like a character in a story.
Use music to drive narrative.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film scoring
- theatre productions
- video games
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways can music embody personality?
- How does this affect audience perception?
Risk of music overpowering dialogue.