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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[@ttomgast1769]

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

[@vvuuppee]

my left ear loves this interview

[@GUILLERMORIZZOTTO]

ONE OF THE BEST COMMENTS IN YEARS...::))))

[@lelandbobpalmer]

If you put on your headphones the other way around, I am sure that your right ear will also love it :)

[@vvuuppee]

@@lelandbobpalmer thank you for the tip

[@paulmcduff1930]

Me too.

[@izetyusein3323]

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

[@michaelhammock1270]

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

[@greensombrero3641]

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.

[@Ogaitnas900]

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

[@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

[@joedavis4150]

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.

[@jameskultra]

Excellent questions and interview, thank you.

[@tanyawhite4196]

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

[@pixelwash9707]

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

[@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 Science......

[@soulsonic]

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

[@slimdecoy]

Or it’s perfect as is because it is.

[@deegx7916]

@@soulsonic Ambient.

[@matty6878]

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

[@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.

[@Trk-El-Son]

Many words of gold here. ❤️

[@WeLoveMusicStudio]

What a beautiful insight. Thank you ♡

[@christopherpesqueira1439]

Genius at play! ❤

[@agt5jx87]

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

[@palomaramos4028]

Brilliant mind, brilliant work

[@matterhalo]

The Scenius! ❤️🌍

[@nabilafandih]

LOL =))))

[@JodediahHolems]

my left ear is loving this

[@butterflymoon6368]

not just one shirt button open but 2 or 3. That's the kind of bravery I'm talking about. He's also the hotest music producer ever. They're never good looking but he is.

[@tuckerscozzafava]

Brian Eno did not produce this interview

[@henrymaier9607]

Anyone else noticed Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu in the background? Headphone users only I guess.

[@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?

[@pstrokeslibsarctic]

he looks so young for his age

[@dennismason3740]

Brian Eno, enslaving machines for six decades now.

[@chauncygardiner9572]

I love the "singing Eno" most.

[@jackdog12888]

Brian Eno is Neo

[@deepdive888]

🌱🌱🌱

[@ideologikal]

inspiring, as always

[@matty6878]

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.

[@jlouis4407]

He looks better the older he gets.

[@Exmirror]

It comes as no surprise that climate science, ecology, and the long range future of the human project all occupy the mind of Mr. Eno.

[@dugknndy]

excellent

[@DJSTOEK]

🖤

[@mrkittengaming7735]

Yesss

[@janiebarker2687]

💖

[@ivnaji]

but the sound though 😅

[@austintighe1722]

Man… I’d talk with him for hours

[@joelavalo]

👍👍

[@hannacastro4472]

😍😍😍😍

[@nobody_gtk]

artists should stop worrying about their "impact" because I certainly do not care

[@user-hk4nu8wt3l]

and what of the "opposing forces". being anti-commerce is a no no. No?

[@trueherbsman]

dude is a one man Zen ain't he

[@evangoodrow]

Totally "on" about the artists being gardeners, totally "off" about the climate causing the world to end.

[@asquietas]

Once again, Eno regurgitates the ideas of others. As for his observations on Beethoven, well, Eno's technical inability to score and notate music appears to distort the message on this one. How an elaborated language code can fool so many.

[@sharma2813]

Upload full video.... your website sucks... upload it on the KZbin

[@merkyuk]

And the theft of music that people sent him

[@nabilafandih]

a liar!