I was not influenced by composers as much as by natural objects and physical phenomena.
More Quotes from Edgard Varese:
There is an idea, the basis of an internal structure, expanded and split into different shapes or groups of sound constantly changing in shape, direction, and speed, attracted and repulsed by various forces.Edgard Varese
Our musical alphabet is poor and illogical.
Edgard Varese
Music, which should pulsate with life, needs new means of expression, and science alone can infuse it with youthful vigor.
Edgard Varese
I dream of instruments obedient to my thought and which with their contribution of a whole new world of unsuspected sounds, will lend themselves to the exigencies of my inner rhythm.
Edgard Varese
I don't want to write any more for the old Man-power instruments and am handicapped by the lack of adequate electrical instruments for which I now conceive my music.
Edgard Varese
An artist is never ahead of his time but most people are far behind theirs.
Edgard Varese
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