Awe Quote by Ben Folds
“With a song, it only takes a couple of minutes to go back to the beginning and try it again to see if it works. The novel freaks me out because, what if you get into the eighth chapter and think, 'Let's go to the top and see if this works again? It's going to take me three weeks.' I'm in awe of that.”
About This Quote
Revisiting a song repeatedly can feel like restarting a story, causing frustration over time spent.
In simple terms: Repeating a song feels like looping back, causing annoyance.
Key Takeaway
Limit repeated listening to avoid wasted time.
Themes
creativity
frustration
repetition
Mood
irritated
curious
Type
reflective
analytical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- practice sessions
- learning new pieces
Key Concepts
music theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How many repeats are productive?
- When does looping become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes repetition is necessary for mastery despite irritation.
