I consider it useless and tedious to represent what exists, because nothing that exists satisfies me. Nature is ugly, and I prefer the monsters of my fancy to what is positively trivial.
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I'm not a classical player. I don't want to be a classical player. I love to improvise, because things happen that never happen anywhere else.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a preference for improvisation over classical techniques in music, highlighting the joy of spontaneity.
John McLaughlin emphasizes his passion for improvisation in music, suggesting that it allows for unique and unexpected experiences that cannot be replicated in traditional classical playing. His statement reflects a broader philosophy of valuing creativity and the freedom to explore new ideas and expressions in art.
Themes
ImprovisationMusicCreativityFreedomExpression
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about creative processes in music composition workshops.
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