I've got nothing against records - I've spent my life making them - but they are a kind of historical blip. Brian Eno bliphavehistorical Change image and share on social
Instruments sound interesting, not because of their sound, but because of the relationship a player has with them. Instrumentalists build a rapport with their instruments, which is what you like and respond to. Brian Eno buildinstrumentinstrumentalist share on social
I hardly ever go into the studio with a work complete in my head. It emerges from communal activity. Brian Eno activitycommunalcomplete Change image and share on social
When I went back to England after a year away, the country seemed stuck, dozing in a fairy tale, stifled by the weight of tradition. Brian Eno backcountrydoze Change image and share on social
I see TV as a picture medium rather than a narrative medium. Brian Eno mediumnarrativepicture Change image and share on social
I've discovered this new electronic technique that creates new speech out of stuff that's already there. Brian Eno creatediscoverelectronic Change image and share on social
Every collaboration helps you grow. With Bowie, it's different every time. I know how to create settings, unusual aural environments. That inspires him. He's very quick. Brian Eno auralbowiecollaboration Change image and share on social
It's actually very easy for democracy to disappear. Brian Eno democracydisappeareasy Change image and share on social
For me it's always contingent on getting a sound-the sound always suggests what kind of melody it should be. So it's always sound first and then the line afterwards. Brian Eno contingentkindline Change image and share on social
I'm fascinated by musicians who don't completely understand their territory; that's when you do your best work. Brian Eno completelyfascinatemusician Change image and share on social