Acting Quote by Trevor Rabin
“I'm happy to say that I have not been fired off a film. The score is usually the last thing to be done. So a lot lands on the scores shoulders. A lot of problems that seem to have nothing to do with the music gets blamed on the music , because it's relatively cheap to change, where as a reshoot etc is not. Music is often expected to help or fix bad cuts, bad acting, bad filming, bad timing, you name it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Scoring Insights, 2018
Music often blamed for film issues because it’s cheap to change, though many problems stem elsewhere.
In simple terms: Music is a scapegoat for film flaws.
Key Takeaway
Address root causes, not just music.
Themes
film production
soundtrack
responsibility
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- post‑production editing
- director communication
- budget planning
Key Concepts
Creative collaboration
budget constraints
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve early communication to avoid later blame?
- What processes ensure music serves its intended role?
A Different Perspective
Relying on music to fix deeper issues can waste resources.
