Living in a capital in Europe but still surrounded by mountains and ocean, my relationship to music was strongest walking to school and back. I would sing to myself and very quickly started mapping out my melodies to landscapes - at the time I just thought it was very matter of fact, a common thing to do.
Interpretation
This quote reflects the deep connection between nature, music, and personal experience.
Bjork describes how her surroundings, particularly the mountains and ocean near her home, influenced her relationship with music as she walked to school. She emphasizes the natural beauty of her environment and how it inspired her creativity, illustrating the intimate bond between the external world and artistic expression.
In practice
Use this quote to inspire artists at a workshop about the influence of natural landscapes on creativity.
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