Roaming through the jungle of 'oohs' and 'ahs,' searching for a more agreeable noise, I live a life of primitivity with the mind of a child and an unquenchable thirst for sharps and flats.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He describes his creative process as a search for better sounds, maintaining childlike wonder and passion for music theory.
- In plain terms
- He searches for better sounds with a childlike curiosity for music notes.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep curiosity alive in your craft.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you explore your craft?
- Are you still curious?
Another view
Childlike simplicity may ignore complex realities of the field.
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