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The power of sound to put an audience in a certain psychological state is vastly undervalued. And the more you know abou
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"The power of sound to put an audience in a certain psychological state is vastly undervalued. And the more you know about music and harmony, the more you can do with that"

- Mike Figgis

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This quote by Mike Figgis talks to the power of sound and music to affect the mental state of an audience. He suggests that the capacity of noise to affect an audience is frequently undervalued, which those with a greater knowledge of music and consistency can do more with this power. This suggests that sound and music can be utilized to produce a desired environment or feeling in an audience, and that those with a greater understanding of music can use this to their advantage. Figgis' quote highlights the importance of sound and music in producing a particular environment, and recommends that those with a higher knowledge of music can use this to their advantage.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Mike Figgis somewhere between February 28, 1948 and today. He was a famous Director from United Kingdom. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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