Music making Quote by Barry Eisler
““But when she got going, on numbers like “Pulse Fiction” and “Delancey Street Blues,” she had that same air of having been possessed by the instrument, as though the piano was a demon and she its exhilarated amanuensis.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Pulse of Possession", 2019
A pianist becomes so absorbed that the instrument feels like a demonic force, driving intense creativity.
In simple terms: Intense focus makes art feel like possession.
Key Takeaway
Embrace deep focus for creative breakthroughs.
Themes
creativity
obsession
music
intensity
Mood
intense
dramatic
Type
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- music composition
- performance anxiety
- artistic training
Key Concepts
artistic flow
instrumental embodiment
passion-driven performance
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits does intense focus impose?
- How balance passion with self-care?
A Different Perspective
Obsessive focus can lead to burnout.
