Hours Quote by Brian Eno
“I'd rather hold one note for an hour and modulate it so that it means something than play 3,000 notes in 15 seconds.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Year with Swollen Appendices, 1995
Depth and sustained focus in music convey more meaning than rapid, superficial notes.
In simple terms: Depth beats speed in music.
Value sustained, expressive performance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- performance practice
- composition
- creative focus
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does brevity serve your art?
- How can you cultivate sustained focus?
Fast music can also be powerful.