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I do not write experimental music. My experimenting is done before I make the music. Afterwards it is the listener who must experiment.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The artist's experimentation occurs prior to creation, while the audience's exploration happens during listening.
In this quote, Edgard Varèse expresses his belief that the process of experimentation in music occurs in the composer's mind before the actual creation of the piece. He suggests that, once the music is completed, it is up to the listener to engage in their own exploration and interpretation of the work, highlighting the dynamic relationship between the creator and the audience.
Themes
MusicExperimentListenerCreationArt
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on the creative process in music composition.
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