Deadline Quote by Serj Tankian
“I've always worked on all different types of music, some with specific project goals and deadlines and some not. Sometimes I would write a piece of music that is almost like a film score or weird electro pieces, wherever the muse took me, and I still do that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Musician Talk, 2015
The artist balances structured projects with spontaneous, muse‑driven creations, valuing both discipline and freedom.
In simple terms: Mixes planned work with freeform inspiration.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both deadlines and improvisation.
Themes
creativity
discipline
artistic freedom
music production
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
artistic
process
When to use this quote
- studio sessions
- live improvisation
- film scoring
- personal experimentation
Key Concepts
process
inspiration
genre blending
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to follow a deadline versus a spontaneous idea?
- What practices help you integrate both approaches?
A Different Perspective
May struggle to meet deadlines when following the muse.
