Art Quote by Luigi Russolo
“As it grows ever more complicated today, musical art seeks out combinations more dissonant, stranger, and harsher for the ear. Thus, it comes ever closer to the noise-sound.”
About This Quote
Source Manifesto: The Art of Noises, 1913
Music increasingly embraces dissonance, pushing toward sounds resembling noise.
In simple terms: Music gets more chaotic and noisy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experimental sounds.
Themes
innovation
music
aesthetic
noise
Mood
provocative
intellectual
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- composition
- sound design
- avant-garde performances
Key Concepts
modernism
sonic experimentation
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotional response does harsh music evoke?
- Can noise be musical?
A Different Perspective
Audience may find extreme dissonance alienating.
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