Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Erik Satie
- I came into the world very young, in an age that was very old.
- I am tired of always dying with a broken heart.
- I am by far your superior, but my notorious modesty prevents me from saying so.
- Before I compose a piece, I walk around it several times, accompanied by myself.
- I eat only white foods: eggs, sugar, grated bones, the fat of dead animals; veal, salt, coconut, chicken cooked in white water; fruit mold, rice, turnips; camphorated sausage, dough, cheese (white), cotton salad, and certain fish (skinless).
- When I was young, people used to say to me: Wait until you’re fifty, you’ll see. I am fifty. I haven’t seen anything.
- Everybody offers to buy one a drink; but nobody ever dreams of buying one a sandwich.
- We should have a music of our own – if possible, without any Sauerkraut.
- The musician is perhaps the most modest of animals, but he is also the proudest.
- The dandy cleans his monocle every day, a silver monocle with a lens of smoked gold, given him by a beautiful lady but, suddenly overcome with sadness, he has lost the monocle case.
Erik Satie (1866–1925) was a French composer and pianist known for his unique and avant-garde approach to music. Born in Honfleur, France, he was a key figure in the early 20th-century Parisian artistic scene. Satie’s compositions are characterized by their simplicity, economy of notes, and innovative harmonies, often defying traditional musical conventions.
Satie’s early works were influenced by Impressionism, but he later developed his own style, which he termed “Musique d’ameublement” (Furniture Music)—ambient music ahead of its time. His famous series of piano pieces, the “Gymnopédies” and “Gnossiennes,” exemplify his minimalist and introspective style. Satie’s collaborations with artists like Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso contributed to his role as a bridge between different artistic disciplines.
A witty and eccentric individual, Satie’s personal demeanor was as unconventional as his music. He often included humorous and satirical elements in his compositions, as well as whimsical performance instructions. Despite facing challenges in gaining recognition during his lifetime, Satie’s influence grew after his death, as his ideas found resonance with later generations of composers, including the Surrealists and Minimalists. His pioneering spirit left an indelible mark on the evolution of modern classical music.
👉Listen to the best music from all over the world at www.liveonlineradio.net #Erik_Satie #quotes #FM #Online_radio #radio #live_online_radio #live #world_radio