"When I play, I very quickly put myself into a light hypnotic trance and compose while playing, drawing directly from the emotions"
- John Fahey
About this Quote
In this quote, artist John Fahey explains his creative procedure while playing music. He describes that he goes into a state of hypnosis, where he is deeply focused and linked to his feelings. This permits him to compose music in a spontaneous and intuitive manner, drawing directly from his sensations. This suggests that Fahey's music is a reflection of his inner thoughts and emotions, making it a deeply personal and genuine expression of himself. By immersing himself in this hypnotic trance, Fahey is able to take advantage of a deeper level of creativity and produce music that is raw and mentally charged.
This quote is written / told by John Fahey between February 28, 1939 and February 22, 2001. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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