On art, philosophy, and his influence | Brian Eno

In this in-depth interview, musical pioneer Brian Eno discusses the role and motivations of artists, as well as the path of his own star-studded career. From the inspiration he derives from technology to his new focus on climate science and changing people's minds, Eno lays out his personal philosophy of art.

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Brian Eno is a musician, record producer, visual artist, and musical theorist. Often described as one of popular music's most influential and innovative figures, Eno is credited for his pioneering work in ambient music, and contributions to rock, pop, and electronica.

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[ttomgast]

" Honor the mistake as hidden intention " a Brian Eno quote that's served me well all my life . I'm 66 .

[izetyusein]

Brian Eno = one of the greatest music producers of all time

[markkumanninen]

Eno is my favourite human being. Been a fan of his music since 1976.

[michaelhammock]

I love this interview. He is absolutely right about what an artist really does. The analogy of the Gardner is perfect I think.

[JohnnyDukane]

Great Video. I will be reading this. The "choose what to fail at" connected with me. Never heard that perspective. Gretlat work!

[Ogaitnas]

The interviewer on this was just great :) I'm just gonna go ahead and subscribe on the strength of this lovely interview.

[greensombrero]

Bravo - We should all say hello to Brian Eno some day and give him our thanks for his music. See you at the Airport, Brian Eno.

[JSMatteson]

"What gets us in trouble is not what we don't know. It's what we know for sure that just ain't so." - Mark Twain

[joedavis]

Yes, Terence McKenna said that everything in life is ether novelty or habit. The job of the artist is to create novelty, to create something new and beautiful.... McKenna also said, that in every situation, we come out either an artist, or a mark.

[tanyawhite]

The concept of artists as gardeners is very interesting, something to reflect on

[JPMongeS]

Discovered his music a couple of days ago and I am loving it!, I knew some of his work as producer but didn’t have the chance to listening to his music until now and it is great!. Great interview by the way.

[jameskultra]

Excellent questions and interview, thank you.

[JonLisleSummers]

Brian Eno: First noticed him on Top of the Pops - terrific image as part of Roxy Music. Then saw him as part of Portsmouth Symphonia 'dis' organising the 1812, amongst other pieces. It was very funny but also, without consciously realising it, I also 'got it' - subtly, or not so subtly, re-arranging the 1812 released an infinite variety of versions of the music. Now, as a digital artist, I use 'dis' organising as part of my artistic process. Very liberating, digital paint, no drying time, prep time, instant re-draw, maybe 75% original idea plus 25% variables 'happy accidents'...but deliberate happy accident.
Plus, nature is not top down, it's bottom up, one cell to double cell is the basis of the universe, so I think science agrees with Brian, sort of Before And After

[pixelwash]

Eno needs to read more about economic theory - specifically about the power of ‘the market’ versus the

[matty]

diggin the open shirt look. nice to see eno let loose a little in his later years

[soulsonic]

Ironic that the sound balance is way off on the interview with Brian Eno.

[agtjx]

Great conceptualization of art. His bit about Beethoven sounds exactly right.

[Medytacjusz]

Wait, so both GRR Martin and Brian Eno talk about the gardener/architect metaphor... so whose idea is it? Or did they arrive at the exact same metaphor independently?

[matty]

love his talks but im curious on what other artists he thinks that sound like him? if it's his ambient works ...that's a bit of a stretch. every artist from that era that has actually stood the test of (current) time has stood on their own ideas.
but if he means his early glam records, please tell me which artists too 'cause that's actually my favorite era of eno.

[chauncygardiner]

I love the "singing Eno" most.