Very often, when you're listening to a piece for the first time, you're listening through a model of other pieces that you know. At a certain point, a piece becomes idiosyncratic and you start to understand it on its own terms.
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
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
If the music has a logic of its own - as I think my music has - an open-minded listener will apprehend and understand.
My perspective on the academic world is very favorable. I did certain kinds of things that I could never have done otherwise. - Paul Lansky
My perspective on the academic world is very favorable. I did certain kinds of things that I could never have done otherwise.
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 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 …
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
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.
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 don't think there's something that you have to 'get' with my music. It tends toward the dramatic side rather than the narrative.
I had been creating music on tape that was to be listened to as a recording, rather than through performance. - Paul Lansky
I had been creating music on tape that was to be listened to as a recording, rather than through performance.
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
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…
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'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…
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