When I arrive on stage, I am listening and expanding to the whole of the space/time continuum of perceptible sound. I have no preconceived ideas. What I perceive as the continuum of sound and energy takes my attention and informs what I play. What I play is recognized consciously by me slightly (milliseconds) after I have played any sound. … The music comes through as if I have nothing to do with it but allow it to emerge through my instrument and voice.

Pauline Oliveros, Deep Listening, loc. 57