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“I want my music to be treated as a book or a movie. It's not about the one single: it's about the bigger picture.” quote by Melanie Martinez
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“I want my music to be treated as a book or a movie. It's not about the one single: it's about the bigger picture.”

Melanie Martinez

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2020

Treating music as a narrative art form encourages depth and storytelling.

In simple terms: Music should be like a book or movie.

Key Takeaway

Create expansive, story‑driven music.

Themes

creativity storytelling depth

Mood

artistic thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • album concept
  • film scoring
  • theatre productions
  • branding

Key Concepts

art media studies

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance narrative depth with accessibility?
  • What story do you want your audience to experience?
A Different Perspective

Risk of over‑complexity alienating listeners.

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