A good score should have a point of view all of its own. It should transcend all that has gone before, stand on its own two feet and still serve the movie. A great soundtrack is all about communicating with the audience, but we all try to bring something extra to the movie that is not entirely evident on screen. |
A soundtrack can carry a visual along, be an unforgettable addition to the film and sometimes there is a small moment of something really great, which exists as beautiful music on its own merit. |
Gladiator. |
It is a more honorable approach than the Red Sea parting shower curtain. |
The Thin Red Line |
Trust me, if you're working on a $70 million movie and you're the last guy, you feel all that weight on your shoulders, |
when (producers) are going, 'This scene really doesn't work and we need some help here,' and you realize what they're saying is you can make or break this movie. |
Wings of a Film: The Music of Hans Zimmer. |