My perspective on the academic world is very favorable. I did certain kinds of things that I could never have done otherwise.

- Paul Lansky

I've had a lot of fun writing percussion music. It feels quite similar to writing computer music. But I found myself in the role of choreographer in …

- Paul Lansky

If the music has a logic of its own - as I think my music has - an open-minded listener will apprehend and understand.

- Paul Lansky

I was very fortunate to be at a wealthy institution. I do recognize the drawbacks and limitations of the academic world but it's basically the world …

- Paul Lansky

I've been really fortunate to have Bridge Records interested in publishing my music for the past 25 years. Most of my music is available in their cat…

- Paul Lansky

I don't think there's something that you have to 'get' with my music. It tends toward the dramatic side rather than the narrative.

- Paul Lansky

I had been creating music on tape that was to be listened to as a recording, rather than through performance.

- Paul Lansky

I think you'll find a significant number of people who decide not to enter competitions because their music just won't fit in that world.

- Paul Lansky

With repeated listenings, a piece eventually becomes its own being. I very often say to students that this is like meeting a person for the first tim…

- Paul Lansky