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Silent films were, I think, more different than we know to sound films. We think of it as simply that we added dialogue and in actual fact I think it was an entirely different art form.

I hate this idea in the Cinematheque that you must watch silent movies with no music, like it's a piece of art. It's not true.

Some directors were brilliant in the silent era but never felt at home in sound. It's like a sculptor being forced to take up painting.

Usually music is used to hide a film's problems.

Music is so crucial to every film, I think.

Film music has a great history of composers and performers.

Music in this film is a very important part.

I was never that into the movies. Never. Even as a youngster. I became interested in movie music only because of the studio orchestras in Hollywood.

Our music over the years has been very cinematic. It's surprising we never really got into film soundtracks.

The Sound of Music was just such an honour to be in, because it was a movie that appeals to so many people, and they just loved it so much and they still love it to this day.