I think everything's experimental whether you like it or…
“I think everything's experimental whether you like it or not. I think that people who do generic pop are experimenting with cliches. It's no less than I am experimenting with noise or unknown music - until you say, 'This is my song, or this is my composition' - it's all experimental, whether you like it or not.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argues that all music, even mainstream pop, is experimental because it manipulates existing forms, and that labeling something as 'generic' ignores its inherent innovation.
In simple terms: All music experiments with sounds, even pop.
Recognize innovation everywhere, not just in avant‑garde.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- music production
- genre blending
- critical listening
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines 'experiment' in music?
- How does this view change your listening habits?
Experimental claims can be dismissed as jargon without concrete examples.