Artist Quote by Arvo Pärt
““You can kill people with sound. And if you can kill, then maybe there is also the sound that is opposite of killing. And the distance between these two points is very big. And you are free--you can choose. In art everything is possible, but everything is not necessary.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art and Sound, 2008
Sound can be lethal, yet its opposite—silence or gentle tones—offers freedom; art allows all possibilities, though not all are necessary.
In simple terms: Sound can kill; silence frees; art offers choices.
Key Takeaway
Choose creative freedom wisely.
Themes
art
sound
choice
Mood
contemplative
creative
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- music composition
- sound design
- visual arts
Key Concepts
audio perception
creative expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “sound of killing” represent?
- How does silence empower creativity?
A Different Perspective
Not all artistic choices are essential.
