Movie music is noise. It's even more painful than my sciatica.
Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away.
The grand tune is the only thing in music that the great public really understands.
It is quite untrue that British people don't appreciate music. They may not understand it but they absolutely love the noise it makes.
Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.
Music first and last should sound well, should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.