Abstract Quote by Mia Moretti
“The music should highlight nuances within a collection. I always discard my initial music selection, but it's important to get those more obvious ideas on the table, that way you can move on to something more abstract, yet still relevant.”
About This Quote
Source Podcast: Music Production Tips, 2021
Initial ideas are useful, but refining and abstracting leads to nuanced, relevant music.
In simple terms: Start with basics, then refine abstractly.
Iterate beyond obvious choices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- film scoring
- advertising jingles
- game soundtracks
- live performances
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you know when to discard an idea?
- What balance between obvious and abstract works best?
May delay final product.