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May 30, 2019 · From the late 19th century to the middle of the 20th century, however, Western artists sought something more than the usual symbiosis between art forms. They strained to evoke music’s rhythms, structures, and tones in their work—in short, to transform oneart form into another.
- Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell
- Sia
- Ed Sheeran
- Noel Gallagher
- Aphex Twin
- Chris Martin
- Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
- Jack White
- Childish Gambino
- Lorde
For teen superstar Billie Eilish, who writes and makes music with her equally talented brother, Finneas O’Connell, inspiration can strike any time – even when she’s asleep. “When I have a crazy dream, or I just have a thought in the middle of the night, I will sit up, whether the light is on or whether the light is off, I’ll sit up and I’ll just wr...
For Sia, making music is like breathing. Fuelled by emotion, the deeply introverted musician seems to weave a story of heartbreak or survival into almost every song; from ever-encouraging ‘The Greatest’, said to be about the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, to the chart-topping ‘Chandelier’, inspired by her own battle with alcoholism. Image credit:...
As for Sia and many other musicians inspiration strikes Ed Sheeran as a way of healing through song. In one interview, he said: “Songwriting is a really weird thing. ’Cause I think it works as some sort of therapy for me, anyway. Like, I think I've stopped myself going mad by writing songs.” Image credit: Jerad Hill • CC2.0 He’s another to seize th...
When you’re wondering where to find inspiration for music, take a leaf out of Noel Gallagher’s book. For him, the creative process is about being patient – a quality that may seem at odds with his fiery public persona. Image credit: Jose Francisco Del Valle Mojica • CC2.0 He has written a wealth of enduring hits for Oasis, among other outfits, but ...
Aphex Twin, aka Richard D. James, is another artist who doesn’t read music, but this in no way affects his ability to tread new ground and expand his mind. And this is what inspires him. In a Pitchfork interview, he said: “It's all about frequencies and what they do to you. That's the real core. Forget all the equipment, forget the music, it's just...
Unquestionably one of the most influential musicians of recent years, Chris Martin is nothing if not disciplined. Coldplay apparently has ten band rules to adhere to – rule #4 Computers are instruments, not recording aids – and Martin has been referred to as ‘a compulsive worrier’ and ‘openly neurotic’. Image credit: Blair-39 • CC2.0 Needless to sa...
Alicia Keys and her husband Swizz Beatz share a studio to offer each other a creative leg-up. The Grammy Award-winning duo admits they each have different approaches to producing music, but find benefits in working side by side. For these musicians, inspiration is never far away. Image credit: José Goulão • CC2.0 “It’s actually totally casual. It’s...
Jack White, best known for his work with The White Stripes, isn’t one to sit around and wait for inspiration to hit. He’s said to treat music-making like any other job, showing discipline, making himself write, and booking time in the studio regardless of his level of motivation. Image credit: Neil Swanson • CC2.0 “Not every day in your life are yo...
The rapper, writer, singer, actor and producer, otherwise known as Donald Glover, has said he works from his home in an empty room: “I wake up every morning and I start grabbing things – spray-painting the walls, recording, writing,” said Gambino. “They’re all connected for me. It’s all about trying to get to the bottom of what being a human is.” I...
Where do musicians find inspiration? For Ella Yelich-O’Connor – better known by her stage name Lorde – the answer was the Big Apple. To record her album Melodrama, Lorde moved to New York and relished the opportunity to feel anonymous in a sea of strangers. Image credit: Krists Luhaers • CC2.0 She has said of the process: “There's this great Virgin...
May 7, 2020 · We’ve asked six of our Fair artists from around the world to talk us through the influence a particular musical artist has had on their work, and how music inspires their practice in general.
Sep 29, 2020 · Russian abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky was deeply inspired by music. He played the violin from an early age and even gave his works of art musical titles: 'Improvisations', Compositions’, and 'Fugue.'
Nov 30, 2020 · We look at the connections between visual artists and the music and musicians that inspire them, from Kandinsky and Schoenberg to Matisse and jazz.
Apr 8, 2014 · There are secrets to creativity — tricks that work for the best musicians going. Here are some of the most successful musicians' daily routines and creative practices: 1. Taylor Swift: Give ...
Through the interplay of music and visual arts, artists invoke the essence of imagination, crafting works that deeply resonate with viewers. Let yourself be whisked away into a realm where hues dance with tunes and brushstrokes harmonize with rhythm.
