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The quote suggests that creative work can be strongest when a musician is not fully certain of the rules of their field. It implies that a little uncertainty can lead to fresh ideas and better results. It also values exploration over strict expertise.
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Originally said in English.
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About Brian Eno
English musician, record producer and artist
Brian Eno is an English musician, record producer and artist. He is known for his work in ambient, electronic, and generative music, as well as for producing, recording, and writing across rock and pop. He has described himself as a "non-musician" with little interest in virtuosity, and has argued for treating the studio as a tool for composition. His reputation rests on work that helped shape experimental approaches within popular music.
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