George Crumb said this quote

In a broader sense, the rhythms of nature, large and small - the sounds of wind and water, the sounds of birds and insects - must inevitably find their analogues in music.

~ George Crumb

Perhaps many of the perplexing problems of the new music could be put into a new light if we were to reintroduce the ancient idea of music being a reflection of nature.

~ George Crumb

Perhaps of all the most basic elements of music, rhythm most directly affects our central nervous system.

~ George Crumb