Achieve Quote by Jacob Collier
“The only reason I create something is because I'm chasing a feeling. You can use a bunch of musical or psychological operations to achieve that result.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NPR Music, 2020
Creation is driven by the pursuit of a feeling; technical tools are secondary to the emotional goal.
In simple terms: He creates to chase a feeling, using techniques only as means.
Key Takeaway
Identify the feeling you want to evoke, then choose tools that serve it.
Themes
creativity
emotion
process
tool use
Mood
inspired
focused
Type
artistic
practical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- performance
- production
- teaching
Key Concepts
music theory
psychology
artistic intention
Questions to Reflect On
- What feeling are you trying to capture?
- How do you decide which technique best serves that feeling?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on feeling may neglect technical mastery needed for execution.
