"I've found that the most important thing in music is the silence between the notes"
- Wayne Shorter
About this Quote
This quote by Wayne Shorter talks to the significance of the space in between notes in music. He is stressing that the stops briefly and silences in between notes are just as important as the notes themselves. Without the pauses, the music would be a continuous stream of noise, and would do not have the characteristics and feeling that make music so powerful. The pauses in between notes create tension and anticipation, and can be used to produce a sense of drama or suspense. They likewise offer a contrast to the notes, allowing them to stand apart and be heard more clearly. The stops briefly likewise give the listener a chance to assess the music and value its beauty. Simply put, the silence in between the notes is essential to creating a meaningful musical experience.
This quote is written / told by Wayne Shorter between August 25, 1933 and March 2, 2023. He was a famous Musician from USA.
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