TED Talks Daily A playful approach to creating music | TED Radio Hour
Feb 20, 2022
Jacob Collier, a Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist known for his joy-filled music, discusses the transformative power of play in creativity. He argues that embracing play and curiosity can ignite innovation and strengthen connections between artists and audiences. Collier shares his playful journey through music, highlighting spontaneous creation and experimentation. He also explores projects that integrate play into creativity, proving that rekindling our inner child can lead to rich artistic expression and joyful collaboration.
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Play Over Practice
- Prioritize play over rigorous practice when learning.
- Embrace exploration and discover what genuinely excites you.
The Creative Adult
- Maintaining childlike wonder and curiosity is key to lifelong learning.
- Embrace experimentation and avoid becoming stagnant in your pursuits.
Early Musical Explorations
- Jacob Collier fostered his musicality by recreating songs with a unique twist.
- He experimented with reversing recordings and even played word reversal games with friends.