Famous quote by Carter Burwell

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I almost never try to make the audience comfortable. I wouldnt want that if I were in the audience
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"I almost never try to make the audience comfortable. I wouldn't want that if I were in the audience"

- Carter Burwell

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Carter Burwell's quote speaks to his technique to developing music for movies. He is not thinking about just providing an enjoyable background to the action on screen, but rather in creating music that contributes to the general experience of the movie. He does not want to merely make the audience comfortable, however rather to challenge them and make them believe. He thinks that if he were in the audience, he would not wish to be lulled into a false sense of security, however rather to be engaged and challenged. He wishes to create music that is unique and memorable, and that will stick with the audience long after the film has ended. He wants to develop music that will add to the overall experience of the movie, and that will assist to create an emotional connection between the audience and the characters on screen.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Carter Burwell somewhere between November 18, 1955 and today. He was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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