La Monte Young Quotes
Born: October 14, 1935
La Monte Young, a pioneering force in minimalism and drone music, reshaped our perception of sound as a gateway to transcendent wisdom. Born in 1935, his philosophy centers on sustained tones and harmonic resonance, urging listeners to find profound depth in stillness and repetition. His work, rooted in Eastern spirituality and mathematical precision, challenges us to slow down and embrace the eternal present. Young’s quotes resonate deeply because they distill complex ideas into simple truths about patience, perception, and the sacredness of everyday moments. His legacy endures as a quiet revolution, inspiring seekers to listen beyond the noise and discover life’s hidden harmonies.
La Monte Young Quotes (7)
"I have my own definition of minimalism, which is that which is created with a minimum of means."
— La Monte Young"If listeners aren't carried away to Heaven, I'm failing."
— La Monte Young"One of the aspects of form that I have been very interested in is stasis - the concept of form which is not so directional in time, not so much climactic form, but rather form which allows time, to stand still."
— La Monte Young"I had a calling to become what I became - I was created to do this."
— La Monte Young"I think the fact that I created something and had an enormous influence is indisputable."
— La Monte Young"Let people have an education and you can't stop them."
— La Monte Young"Give people knowledge and they really eat it up and they appreciate it a lot and the more that knowledge is made available to people, the more they will utilize it and let it be a part of them."
— La Monte Young