I guess the passion I have for cinema is as strong as the one that I have for music. And I’ve always tried to be a character in the film, not just a composer that throws his music to the film. That’s the main element that connects me with directors. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
I’ve always loved mixing Middle Eastern instruments into a classical orchestra. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
I’ve scored all the movies that Jacques Audiard has directed. It’s a long love story between us, trying to find a voice that would belong to his films only. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
My training in music has been very eclectic – as first a flute player from classical chamber music to jazz, Greek, Brazilian and African music to contemporary concert music. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
Music for films allow a great deal of diversity and the more you widen your skills, the better you become. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
When a theme is beautiful, it’s a pleasure to rearrange it or to interweave it with your own music. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
I’m scared each time I start a movie, believe me. There’s always a moment of panic when you’re not sure if you’re going to be able to meet the deadline. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
Without fear you can’t explore or push yourself beyond what you’ve done. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
I always say that to compose is to think. Playing is good, it’s useful, but it’s how your intellect puts the ideas together that will bring hands to write or to play. So, it’s really a combination of many things; hearing sounds, hearing layers of counterpoints, of chords. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote
Argo’ was a very exciting project for me because I knew that I could mix together influences from my youth as a young musician and a young composer. Alexandre Desplat Read Quote