If something is successful with the audience, it's automatically suspect; the reverse is to say that not to reach audiences is the greatest compliment an artist can receive! Carlisle Floyd artistaudienceautomatically Change image and share on social
I found a certain kind of music congenial to me; it never occurred to me to write music that was academically acceptable. Carlisle Floyd academicallyacceptablecongenial Change image and share on social
It's amazing how fast generations lose sight of other generations. One of the first things the young composers who come to work with me say is that they want to write music people will like, instead of gaining their credentials by being rejected by the audience. Carlisle Floyd amazeaudiencecomposer share on social
I had all the normal interests - I played basketball and I headed the school paper. But I also developed very early a great love for music and literature and the theater. Carlisle Floyd basketballdevelopearly Change image and share on social
Anyone who creates something new or does something different artistically is going to be singled out. Carlisle Floyd artisticallycreatesingle Change image and share on social
If an American audience is given a serious musical theater piece that is well produced, dramatically gripping and wonderfully acted, they'll respond to it. Carlisle Floyd actamericanaudience Change image and share on social
America tends to worship the modest talent because it doesn't put us in an uncomfortable position vis-a-vis the artist. Carlisle Floyd americaartistmodest Change image and share on social
I was interested in what was really going on in Salem at that time, and I resolved to investigate this seemingly unorthodox treatment of the people and the period. Carlisle Floyd interestinvestigatepeople Change image and share on social
I think anything that is expressed directly and as honestly as possible will last. Carlisle Floyd directlyexpresshonestly Change image and share on social
People in very high places suddenly fall, and we are always surprised because we don't factor in the basic element that they're humans and, therefore, they are flawed and have weaknesses. Carlisle Floyd basicelementfactor Change image and share on social
