Art Quote by Jennifer Higdon
“In fact, if you take any group of scores, it's likely that fifty to sixty percent are going to be so much alike that it's difficult to tell any difference among them. But I sometimes wonder if that has more to do with the quality of the art that's being made. There are always those composers who are going to move toward whatever is currently in fashion, there are others who will deliberately attempt to go in another direction. And sometimes, there are composers who will see themselves as being outside the stream and not even try to present their music to the general public.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Composer Talk, 2015
Artistic conformity masks individuality; true innovation often lies outside popular trends.
In simple terms: Conformity hides uniqueness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creative independence.
Themes
art
creativity
conformity
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
musical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- music composition
- career decisions
- artistic direction
Key Concepts
aesthetics
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists balance originality with audience expectations?
- What drives the desire to be outside the mainstream?
A Different Perspective
Breaking norms can risk audience alienation.
