Quote by Brian Eno

The prospect of music being detachable from time and place meant that one could start to think of music as a part of one's furniture.

The prospect of music being detachable from time and place m

Summary

This quote suggests that advancements in technology and the ability to detach music from its traditional limitations of time and place have transformed the way people perceive and consume music. By likening music to furniture, it implies that music can now be seamlessly integrated into one's daily life, accessed and enjoyed at any time and in any location. It emphasizes how technology has made music more ubiquitous and readily accessible, blurring the boundaries between music as an external art form and music as an integral part of personal surroundings.

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By Brian Eno

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