Aspect Quote by Morton Feldman
“The most interesting aspect for me, composing exclusively with patterns, is that there is not one organizational procedure more advantageous than another, perhaps because no one pattern ever takes precedence over the others”
About This Quote
No single compositional method is superior; all patterns hold equal value in creative work.
In simple terms: All musical patterns are equally useful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace diverse structures in creation.
Themes
music
creativity
process
equality
Mood
reflective
intellectual
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- film scoring
- experimental music
Key Concepts
composition theory
pattern theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a single approach beneficial?
- How does pattern equality affect listener perception?
A Different Perspective
Some contexts may favor specific structures for clarity.
![“What I resist is techniques. I find techniques very problematic. So when critics talk about my work in those terms, I find that they miss the condition. I am comfortable with the notion of pattern and ornament as a system of organization, [but] for me it acts as a textile. So it's not about…” quote by David Adjaye](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a0f/david-adjaye-31851_architecture_what-i-resist-is-techniques-i-find-techn_804486.jpg)
