Eight Decades of Creation

I do not call myself a minimalist. I am simply a composer who listens to life. Life is both minimal and maximal at once. I write about what I see.

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Philip Glass

American composer, pioneer of minimalism, creator of operas and symphonies, explorer of sound and repetition in music.

Beauty in Repetition — Philip Glass
People think repetition is boring, but it is not. Repetition is a way to look deeply into one thing, to understand it completely. There is beauty in repetition.
Infinity in Every Note — Philip Glass
Repetition creates a sense of eternity. When you hear one phrase again and again, you begin to see the entire universe in that phrase. It is transcendence through simplicity.
The Music of Tomorrow — Philip Glass
I composed for the future without knowing what that future would be. Looking back now, I see that my music was an answer to questions not yet asked.
Music of Our Time — Philip Glass
When I started writing minimal music in the 1960s, people said it was not music. But the world changes, and what seemed strange yesterday becomes normal today.
Sound as Meditation — Philip Glass
When you listen to my music, you enter a meditative state. It is not music to entertain you; it is music to transform you.
The Path of Minimalism — Philip Glass
Minimalism is not simplification; it is concentration. When you remove what is unnecessary, the essence becomes visible. It is a philosophy of life and music.

Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
The Power of Compassion — Michael Jackson
The most important thing is love and compassion. They override everything.
The Art of Service — John Legend
As an artist, I see my role as serving humanity and raising my voice for justice
Music Is Life — Jon Batiste
Music is a spiritual practice, a therapy, a way to connect us to ourselves and each other