The basic notion was the idea that the l... by David Tudor | We Heart Quotes

Idea Voice

The basic notion was the idea that the loudspeaker should have a voice which was unique and not just an instrument of reproduction, but an instrument unto itself.

- David Tudor

Other quotes by David Tudor

Performing is very much like cooking: putting it all together, raising the temperature.

- David Tudor

I persist in performing.

- David Tudor

Music

I am perfectly willing for my music to exist with somebody else's taste.

- David Tudor

Computer Sound

I've never been able to arouse any interest in myself for digitally produced sound, and so the computer turns me off.

- David Tudor

Living

I've always felt that there's a point where a piece seems to be alive, that is, living. And that's the point where I know the composition is finished.

- David Tudor

Loudspeakers should be made to be destroyed and... disposable.

- David Tudor

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