We are increasingly likely to find ourselves in places with background music. No composers have thought to write for these modern spaces, which represent 30% of our musical experience.
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In the future, you won't buy artists' works; you'll buy software that makes original pieces of 'their' works, or that recreates their way of looking at things. You could buy a Shostakovich box, or you could buy a Brahms box. You might want some Shostakovich slow-movement-like music to be generated. So then you use that box.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests a future where art is created by software mimicking artists' styles rather than by the artists themselves.
In this quote, Brian Eno explores the notion that technology will significantly transform the way we interact with art. Instead of acquiring original pieces from artists, individuals may purchase software that can generate new works or emulate the styles of renowned composers and artists. This raises questions about originality, creativity, and the nature of artistic expression as we move into an era where machines can replicate human artistry.
Themes
ArtTechnologyCreativitySoftwareOriginality
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the future of music, you could use this quote to illustrate how technology is changing the creative landscape.
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