I think there will always be a possibility that God doesn't exist because He is infinitude and into that infinitude must come that possibility. John Tavener existgodinfinitude Change image and share on social
I used to think there was something dirty about being paid for something which is a sacred thing to do. I can't disconnect the act of writing music from the act of prayer. If anyone tries to stop me working, it feels like someone is trying to stop me from taking communion. John Tavener actcommuniondirty share on social
Every woman I have known has actually deepened my spiritual awareness. Even if I have been a selfish man and treated them badly... There were two women, I won't name them, who had a powerful religious effect on me. The ancient idea of a muse is there. John Tavener ancientawarenessbadly share on social
'The Whale' was in the category of so-called serious music, and yet it brings together a wide series of musical styles. It was influenced by people such as The Beatles, the spirit of the times, and I think 'The Whale' certainly had a pop element to it. John Tavener beatlesbringcall share on social
The music is something outside myself that's also inside myself... Music and a sense of another presence always went hand in hand. Even when I was three, I would improvise music, and my maternal grandfather would act as an audience and used to applaud. I would imitate things like thunder and rain. John Tavener actapplaudaudience share on social
The thing I regret most about my life are those inane photos of me with icons. They used to come down here and dress me up, and I just tolerated it. It's my fault. But I shouldn't have done it. They literally brought down costumes, candles, and icons! It was unbelievable stupidity. John Tavener bringcandlecostume share on social
I've always been aware of mortality because I've always had ill health most of my life. John Tavener awarehavehealth Change image and share on social
I don't think Beethoven expresses religious truth. He expresses a human truth. John Tavener beethovenexpresshuman Change image and share on social
I don't hate pop music. I liked the Beatles, but then, I knew them. John Tavener beatleshateknow Change image and share on social