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A good film demands its own score, and if you are a musician, your conscience will never allow you to do something mediocre for a good film.
A. R. Rahman
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Creating music for a film requires a commitment to excellence from the musician.

A. R. Rahman emphasizes the importance of integrity and dedication in the artistic process of film scoring. He suggests that a musician's ethical compass compels them to create a soundtrack that matches the quality and depth of a good film, acknowledging the unique relationship between the visual narrative and its accompanying music.

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FilmMusicScoreExcellenceArt

In practice

Example use cases

During a film screening event, the importance of a powerful score can be highlighted using this quote.

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