Inspiration Quote by Steve Hackett
“When I'm recording, which is synonymous with writing, I'll play things over and over again until it sounds like I've got the right guitar part. Whereas I think, as the much younger player I tended to do things much more consciously. I didn't wait for the moment where inspiration might strike. That's what I do now. I wait for it to naturally start to replay itself in my mind. As I say, I don't force it. So I like to think of myself as a receiver. I'm a telephone line to who knows where, but until I hear it through that receiver, I don't usually do it. It's got to start writing itself somehow.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitar Magazine, 2015, United Kingdom
He describes his creative process as receptive, letting ideas emerge naturally rather than forcing them, likening himself to a telephone line for inspiration.
In simple terms: He waits for ideas to arrive naturally.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate patience and openness in creative work.
Themes
creativity
process
patience
inspiration
mindset
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- musical composition
- performance preparation
Key Concepts
flow state
artistic intuition
creative reception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does waiting for inspiration affect productivity?
- Can forced effort ever be beneficial?
A Different Perspective
May not apply to all artistic disciplines.
