I consider music like a mirage in the desert. You're obsessed with the ideal piece of music, and the more you think you're getting closer, it's not there.
Jean Michel JarreRead
For me, electronic music is like cooking: it's a sensual organic activity where you can mix ingredients.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Electronic music is compared to cooking, emphasizing creativity and the blending of elements.
In this quote, Jean Michel Jarre compares the creation of electronic music to the act of cooking, suggesting that both processes are inherently creative and organic. Just as a chef combines different ingredients to create a dish, a music producer blends various sounds and elements to build a composition, highlighting the sensory and experiential nature of both arts.
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Electronic MusicCookingCreativityIngredientsArt
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Example use cases
In a speech about creativity, a speaker might use this quote to illustrate the parallels between different forms of artistic expression.
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I thought we had opposite visions of electronic music. Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk had a very robotic, mechanical approach. I had a more impressionist vision - a Ravel/Debussy approach.
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If music is to continue to support the livelihoods of artists, it cannot be taken without the permission of artists.
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