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“You might not feel like playing pretty all the time. Instead, you might want to play something nasty…you might want to play something out of context with the tune. It might be a note that creates so much tension it becomes unpleasant, but you want it to sound that way.” quote by George Benson
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“You might not feel like playing pretty all the time. Instead, you might want to play something nasty…you might want to play something out of context with the tune. It might be a note that creates so much tension it becomes unpleasant, but you want it to sound that way.”

George Benson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Talk, 2015

Desires to explore dissonant, tension-filled sounds beyond conventional harmony.

In simple terms: Wanting to play unsettling, out‑of‑context notes.

Key Takeaway

Embrace musical tension creatively.

Themes

creativity musical exploration risk taking

Mood

curious adventurous

Type

artistic experimental

When to use this quote

  • composing experimental pieces
  • improvisation sessions
  • sound design projects

Key Concepts

dissonance tension contextual play

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can tension enhance emotional impact?
  • When is dissonance effective?
A Different Perspective

Risk of alienating listeners if tension isn’t resolved.

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