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Composing Quote by Lukas Foss

“Composing is like making love to the future.” quote by Lukas Foss
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“Composing is like making love to the future.”

Lukas Foss

About This Quote

Source Interview: New York Times, 1975

Composing is an intimate act of shaping the future through music.

In simple terms: Creating music is like making love to what’s ahead.

Key Takeaway

Approach creation with passion and foresight.

Themes

creativity future‑orientation intimacy

Mood

inspired reflective

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • film scoring
  • experimental composition
  • collaborative projects

Key Concepts

artistic process visionary thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does envisioning the future influence your work?
  • What risks do you take when composing?
A Different Perspective

Future is uncertain; outcomes may differ.

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