Appreciated Quote by Brian Eno
“John Cage made you realise that there wasn't a thing called noise, it was just music you hadn't appreciated.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Year with Swollen Appendices, 1997
Noise is simply unappreciated music, challenging our perception of sound
In simple terms: Noise is music we haven’t learned to hear
Key Takeaway
Listen deeply to find music in all sounds
Themes
perception
music
art theory
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- concerts
- urban environments
- creative composition
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
sound art
Questions to Reflect On
- How does training change what we hear?
- Can all sounds be musical?
A Different Perspective
Subjectivity of sound may limit universal acceptance
