Attitude Quote by John Blacking
“Thus, if a composer wants to produce music that is relevant to his contemporaries, his chief problem is not really musical, though it may seem to him to be so; it is a problem of attitude to contemporary society and culture in relation to the basic human problem of learning to be human.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Music and Society by John Blacking, 1977
A composer must align attitudes with contemporary culture, not just focus on musical technique
In simple terms: Attitude toward society matters more than technique
Key Takeaway
Consider cultural context in creation
Themes
music
culture
attitude
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- composing
- education
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
sociology
human learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societal changes influence your creative process?
- What attitudes limit your artistic relevance?
A Different Perspective
Technical skill alone cannot guarantee relevance
