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Aural Quotes

On music, scoring, and sound as pure art.

These quotes treat the aural side of storytelling seriously, from character themes in film scoring to the idea that music is, in the end, an aural art rather than anything else.

I enjoy co-directing or even being there just for support because you get to see your script come to aural life in front of you.

Quotes by Rhianna Pratchett

Music makes or breaks an atmosphere. It helps to create the mood and also is a very important aural cue; simply shut off the music when you want people to leave.

Quotes by Lisa Vanderpump

But in the end, music is ultimately an aural art, pure and simple.

Quotes by Leo Ornstein

Classical music has been based on works people love and come back to for aural comfort.

Quotes by Leila Josefowicz

Academic Quotes

When we see Rey, we want to hear Rey's theme, and when the Force is referred to or felt, we want to hear the Force theme, and so on. We hope that these references make sense to the fans and...

Quotes by John Williams

There must be a little memory bank, a library or storage unit in my brain, that just tucks away memories of other people. I suck in as much of life as I can. I don't do it deliberately - I'm...

Quotes by Debra Lawrance

I'm actually - believe it or not, for an academic - an aural learner.

Quotes by Condoleezza Rice

Every collaboration helps you grow. With Bowie, it's different every time. I know how to create settings, unusual aural environments. That inspires him. He's very quick.

Quotes by Brian Eno

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'aural' mean in this context?
It refers to anything experienced through hearing, and here the quotes focus mostly on music, film scoring, and the mood sound creates.
Do these quotes discuss film music specifically?
Yes, one addresses using recurring character themes so audiences recognize a presence purely by what they hear.
Why call music an 'aural art'?
One quote makes that exact point, framing music as art meant purely for the ear, distinct from visual or written forms of expression.
Can these quotes apply outside of film and classical music?
The ideas about atmosphere and comfort through sound apply broadly, including to how music shapes mood in everyday settings, not just scored productions.
Where can I read more in a similar vein?
Try Art quotes for a broader take on creative expression across mediums.

One quote calls certain classical pieces a source of aural comfort, worth returning to for that feeling alone. For adjacent themes, see Art quotes or Being quotes.