Everybody Quote by Lee Ranaldo
“We used to have endless discussions with journalists about that: 'Why are you calling it noise? It's not noise, it's music,' and make references to everybody from John Cage to whoever.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Sound Perception, 1995
People often mislabel unconventional sounds as noise, but they can be artistic expression.
In simple terms: Noise can be music.
Key Takeaway
Listen beyond labels.
Themes
art
perception
communication
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- music production
- audio engineering
- media criticism
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
sound theory
cultural context
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines music versus noise?
- How do cultural references shape our listening?
A Different Perspective
Subjectivity may cause disagreement on what qualifies as music.
