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“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.” quote by Brian Eno
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“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.”

Brian Eno

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.

Key Takeaway

Value sustained, expressive performance.

Themes

music depth expression

Mood

reflective artistic

Type

musical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • performance practice
  • composition
  • creative focus

Key Concepts

artistic patience musical storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does brevity serve your art?
  • How can you cultivate sustained focus?
A Different Perspective

Fast music can also be powerful.

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