Create Quote by Brian Eno
“My interest in making music has been to create something that does not exist that I would like to listen to. I wanted to hear music that had not yet happened, by putting together things that suggested a new thing which did not yet exist.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Innovation, 1975
Creating unheard music involves assembling novel sounds and ideas, forging a future auditory experience that does not yet exist.
In simple terms: Make music that doesn’t exist yet.
Key Takeaway
Experiment with new sound combinations.
Themes
creativity
innovation
future
Mood
curious
inspired
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- album production
- sound installations
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Sound design
composition
artistic vision
Questions to Reflect On
- What sounds could define tomorrow’s music?
- How do you balance novelty with listenability?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating audiences with unfamiliar sounds.
