Apply Quote by Brian Ferneyhough
“Other composers have taken this particular technique much further than I in the meantime, with the result that the Law of Diminishing Returns has begun to apply.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on compositional techniques, 1990s
The speaker notes that others have expanded a technique beyond his own use, leading to diminishing returns as the approach becomes overused.
In simple terms: Overusing a method reduces its impact.
Key Takeaway
Seek fresh approaches to avoid redundancy.
Themes
creativity
innovation
artistic limits
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- composition
- performance
- academic study
Key Concepts
Diminishing returns
technique saturation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you revitalize a well‑used technique?
- When does refinement become repetition?
A Different Perspective
Innovation can stagnate when a method is overexploited.
