To have a live choir there on the stage and then these singers from different countries signing with us in real time through Skype, it's as if there aren't borders anymore. Eric Whitacre anymoreborderchoir Change image and share on social
I'm a self-confessed geek, and my whole concept of music at first was entirely electronic. In many ways, it turned out to be an advantage. I was so green, so utterly naive about the nature of classical music, that I did things that made me look totally, deliberately unorthodox. Eric Whitacre advantageclassicalconcept share on social
I don't know if it is a spiritual, physiological or psychological phenomenon, but I believe now more than ever that singing is a universal, built-in mechanism designed to cultivate empathy and compassion. Eric Whitacre buildcompassioncultivate share on social
As a composer, I know that all sorts of sounds I hear are making their way into my brain and soul and later sneak into my music. Eric Whitacre braincomposerhear Change image and share on social
I wouldn't say that I'm actually trying to cause chills in the audience, but certainly my goal is to, at the very least, effect a physiological response - at the most, to effect some sort of state change, ideally, in the audience. Eric Whitacre audiencechangechill share on social
Many composers use software to write music - programs like Finale or Sibelius. There are also recording programs. I should say I'm still very old-fashioned, I still use pencil and paper. But almost every composer I know does it the 'new way.' Eric Whitacre composerfashionfinale share on social
People in chorus tends to be much more emotional or at least wear their hearts on their sleeve. They are generally the kind to hold hands and cry. It's just a different personality type. Eric Whitacre choruscryemotional Change image and share on social
I truly thought I was going to be in pop music. And then I joined a choir to meet girls, and everything changed in the first rehearsal. Eric Whitacre changechoirgirl Change image and share on social
In Las Vegas, the magnitude is impressive, but the humanity is gone. It feels like you're being intimidated out of your money instead of inviting you to come have this experience. Eric Whitacre experiencefelthumanity Change image and share on social
