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Approach Quote by Edge

“Whenever I start working on a song, I immediately try to forget everything, to empty my head. I try to approach it like,“This is the first time I've ever played a guitar. What am I going to do?”. That's one way of getting straight through the conscious mind into the subconscious layer where the…” quote by Edge
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“Whenever I start working on a song, I immediately try to forget everything, to empty my head. I try to approach it like,“This is the first time I've ever played a guitar. What am I going to do?”. That's one way of getting straight through the conscious mind into the subconscious layer where the true creative spirit lies.”

Edge

About This Quote

Source Music Production Interview, 2020

The artist describes clearing mental clutter to access subconscious creativity when composing music.

In simple terms: Clear mind to tap subconscious.

Key Takeaway

Empty thoughts to unleash creativity.

Themes

creativity mindfulness music

Mood

inquisitive inspiring practical

Type

creative mindful artistic

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • meditation
  • creative blocks
  • mindful practice
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

subconscious flow state artistic process

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you silence mental chatter?
  • Can structured practice replace this approach?
A Different Perspective

The method may not work for everyone or genres.

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