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Ears Quote by Pauline Oliveros

“We think about sitting in a space and hearing some music by having our ears pointed forward towards the musicians sitting opposite us. I'm really not following that paradigm at all.” quote by Pauline Oliveros
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“We think about sitting in a space and hearing some music by having our ears pointed forward towards the musicians sitting opposite us. I'm really not following that paradigm at all.”

Pauline Oliveros

About This Quote

Source Book: Deep Listening, Pauline Oliveros, 2005

Challenging traditional listening by reimagining spatial orientation toward sound.

In simple terms: Rethink how we hear music.

Key Takeaway

Explore new listening perspectives.

Themes

creativity perception music

Mood

experimental thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • concerts
  • personal listening
  • education

Key Concepts

acoustics embodiment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does spatial perception affect music experience?
  • Can this approach enhance composition?
A Different Perspective

May be impractical for live performances.

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