"I write music to please myself. Hopefully the director's enjoying it too"
- Carter Burwell
About this Quote
This quote by Carter Burwell speaks with the value of staying true to oneself and one's imaginative vision. Burwell is highlighting that he composes music to please himself, and that he is not worried about what others might believe. He is positive in his own innovative capabilities and is not afraid to take threats. At the very same time, he acknowledges that it is important to consider the director's viewpoint, and he hopes that they are enjoying his music. This quote is a tip that it is important to stay real to oneself and to rely on one's own imaginative impulses, while also being open to feedback and criticism. It is a reminder that it is possible to develop something that is both pleasing to oneself and to others.
This quote is written / told by Carter Burwell somewhere between November 18, 1955 and today. He was a famous Composer from USA.
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