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I really didnt have a plan, I just went in and started playing. one of my specialties was to be able to play for a reall
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"I really didn't have a plan, I just went in and started playing. one of my specialties was to be able to play for a really long time without stopping and I would play these repeated patterns for hours and hours and I wouldn't seem to get tired"

- Terry Riley

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This quote by Terry Riley talks with the improvisational nature of his music. He did not have a plan when he started playing, but rather relied on his own instinct and also creativity. His specialized was to be able to bet a very long time without stopping, as well as he would play duplicated patterns for hrs at a time without burning out. This talks to his devotion and passion for songs, in addition to his ability to stay focused as well as creative for long periods of time. His improvisational design of having fun was likely an outcome of his dedication to practice and also his desire to explore originalities and also sounds. His quote is a testimony to the power of improvisation as well as the value of practice in the advancement of musical skills.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Terry Riley somewhere between June 24, 1935 and today. He was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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