Since I first fell in love with choral music when I was 18 and began composing at 21, I've been listening to these recordings of British choirs. I just fell in love with that sound - that pure, clean, pristine sound - and I think it's probably been the biggest influence on my sound. Eric Whitacre beginbigbritish 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
There must be four or five hundred choirs here in London alone. In a way, there's nowhere else on Earth I could go and get this level and passion for singing in the one place. Eric Whitacre choirearthhundred 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
