Blood Quote by Gavin Bryars
“When Philip Glass asked me if I would be interested in doing a new recording of Jesus' Blood he assumed that I would do something similar to the first version and wanted to know what other pieces would be on the same CD.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing New Recording Projects, 1990s
Bryars clarifies that the request was for a similar style recording, not a compilation of related pieces.
In simple terms: He was asked to replicate a previous work rather than curate a collection.
Ensure clarity on project expectations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- studio planning
- artist negotiations
- album design
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you negotiate artistic freedom?
- What expectations are clear in collaborations?
Assuming similarity may limit creative exploration.