Excitement Quote by John Cale
![“I write in the studio, I don't sit around with a piano or a guitar and write songs. I get satisfaction out of that because I can finish the song really quickly. I can use whatever momentum I have. I've got to put it down, develop it, and get it as far [as I can], because the excitement of the…” quote by John Cale](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f93/john-cale-17807_excitement_i-write-in-the-studio-i-don-t-sit-around_2713814.jpg)
“I write in the studio, I don't sit around with a piano or a guitar and write songs. I get satisfaction out of that because I can finish the song really quickly. I can use whatever momentum I have. I've got to put it down, develop it, and get it as far [as I can], because the excitement of the moment of when you get that idea - you want to try and hold it and build on it and really gain strength from it. Being in the studio and writing songs like that is really the best way.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1975
Rapid studio work captures momentum, turning fleeting ideas into finished songs quickly.
In simple terms: Capture inspiration fast.
Key Takeaway
Act on creative impulses immediately.
Themes
creativity
productivity
momentum
Mood
energetic
focused
Type
musical
practical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- painting
- coding
- design sprint
Key Concepts
Flow theory
artistic process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance speed and refinement?
- What rituals preserve momentum for you?
A Different Perspective
May sacrifice depth for speed.
