There's nothing I've done which I'm ashamed of or I thought was actually bad. Mike Figgis ashamedbadhave Change image and share on social
I want the score to have a really big voice. Mike Figgis bigscorevoice Change image and share on social
You make sure that there's a structure that's interesting for them to play on top of, then do temp versions and try it on the film. By the time the players come to the recording session, I've found what works. So I'm not wasting their time. Mike Figgis filmfindhave share on social
I started using film as part of live theatre performance - what used to be called performance art - and I became intrigued by film. Mike Figgis artcallfilm Change image and share on social
You can do really slow movements with it, like zooming in for a minute and a half. The audience isn't aware that the camera has moved, but there's subconscious tension there. Mike Figgis audienceawarecamera Change image and share on social
I play piano and trumpet. I studied classical guitar. Mike Figgis classicalguitarpiano Change image and share on social
There's a sadness to the human condition that I think music is good for. It gives a counterpoint to the visual beauty, and adds depth to pictures that they wouldn't have if the music wasn't there. Mike Figgis addbeautycondition Change image and share on social
The world is an infinitely fascinating, tragic and humorous place. Mike Figgis fascinatehumorousinfinitely Change image and share on social
I've spent my life hearing people trying to apologize for music. Mike Figgis apologizehavehear Change image and share on social
It's difficult working with very rich actors, because inevitably they become a little spoilt, and the managers and agents tend to control things more than is healthy. Mike Figgis actoragentcontrol Change image and share on social