Carmine Coppola
1910 - 1991
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Biography
Carmine Coppola (1910-1991) was an American composer, conductor, and musician who achieved recognition for his film scores. He collaborated with his son, filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, on several renowned films including 'The Godfather' series. Coppola won an Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score for 'The Godfather Part II' in 1974. In addition to his successful work in mainstream cinema, he was also known for his compositions for the theater and television.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Music is not relative. It is civilization.
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A good score should have a beginning, middle, and an end.
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I have composed over 180 pieces of music and I don't have any doctorate degree. The way to get to that is looking deep into yourself; feeling inspired.
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Music is in the ear of the behearer. You don't make music for yourself; you make it for other people.
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If your composition does not have a recognizable theme, what are you going to remember?