Ears Quote by Richard Meale
“The one thing I never did, I was never strict in my techniques. I might have pretended in the past at times that I did work serially, or something like that, but I never did, it was always I let my ear tell me what to do.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Composer Talk, 1998
He trusted his ear over strict techniques, allowing intuition to guide his music creation.
In simple terms: Follow intuition, not rigid rules.
Key Takeaway
Listen to your inner guide.
Themes
creativity
intuition
music composition
Mood
introspective
inspirational
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- improvisation
- studio recording
Key Concepts
artistic process
personal style
Questions to Reflect On
- When should technique dominate intuition?
- How to balance skill and spontaneity?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on intuition may neglect technical mastery.
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