It really sucks when music is so perfect you just don't need to hear it anymore.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When music reaches a level of perfection, it can lose its impact because there is nothing left to discover or anticipate.
- In plain terms
- Perfect music can become boring because it leaves no room for surprise.
- What can you take from it?
- Imperfection keeps art engaging.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes music memorable?
- Is perfection the goal of art?
Another view
Perfection can also be deeply satisfying for some listeners.
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