Book Quote by David Gilmour
“I think myself that, rather like books, music is meant to enter into the brain, well via your ears rather than your eyes but, it's - I think a lot more should be left to the imagination.”
About This Quote
Music, like books, enters the mind through hearing, leaving space for imagination rather than visual detail.
In simple terms: Music reaches the brain via ears, sparking imagination.
Key Takeaway
Let music inspire personal imagination.
Themes
music
imagination
perception
creativity
Mood
inspired
contemplative
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- listening
- creative work
- personal reflection
- artistic inspiration
- mental imagery
Key Concepts
sensory processing
artistic interpretation
neuroscience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music shape your inner world?
- What images does a song evoke for you?
A Different Perspective
Some may prefer visual media for clarity.
![“Adrian Maben came to us with the idea. And we just thought, "Well, why not?" I don't think any of us thought it would be as well received and last in people's minds for as long as it did. All credit to him. It's his idea [Pink Floyd at Pompeii] and it was great.” quote by David Gilmour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c6a/david-gilmour-3970_credit_adrian-maben-came-to-us-with-the-idea-an_166391.jpg)
![“I haven't watched it [the film 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii'] in years. I find it excruciating.” quote by David Gilmour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/166/david-gilmour-3970_excruciating_i-haven-t-watched-it-the-film-pink-floyd_355798.jpg)
![“We mixed the sounds ourselves. If they were going to put the sound back onto our film [Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii.], we wanted to mix it ourselves.” quote by David Gilmour](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4dd/david-gilmour-3970_film_we-mixed-the-sounds-ourselves-if-they-we_400750.jpg)
