I usually know the general emotion of a song, or the…
“I usually know the general emotion of a song, or the general feeling of it, and then I think I just get so excited by the act of recording. I love that process so much that I feel like if I knew exactly what I wanted I'd arrive at something too soon.”
About This Quote
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Excitement comes from the unpredictable creative process, not from pre‑planned outcomes.
In simple terms: Joy in making music comes from spontaneity.
Embrace uncertainty in creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- film scoring
- live performance
- visual art
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance structure with spontaneity?
- What rituals help you stay open to surprise?
Over‑planning can stifle originality.