Author of quotes: Ennio Morricone

The most important thing is quality. I hope people will remember that my music had quality. Sometimes I am asked to write something simple as the story of the film is simple. But I always try to create something unique.

It's impossible to save a bad movie with good music.

I am very annoyed that most people remember me only in westerns, although only approximately eight percent of my work falls into this genre. So sometimes I get frustrated, because writing music for films of different genres.

I always keep in mind that first film, then music.

Work on the cinema is a valuable experience that gave me a chance to experiment with their ideas. Honestly, I think that a good composer of music for movies must have full set of knowledge on the composition of music and orchestral techniques, and possess in-depth knowledge of musical styles and languages.

My childhood was very difficult. I grew up in Rome during the Second world war. First, the city was occupied by the Germans, then the allies arrived. Sometimes we did not have enough food. When the war ended, I learned what terrible events occurred in other places, and realized that I was lucky.

Music can soothe, especially those with sensitive souls, who have not forgotten how to feel, to sympathize, to survive, not become cynical.