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I definitely see the voice as an instrument: It makes…

“I definitely see the voice as an instrument: It makes great drums, great synth pads, great everything. Vocals can be so many things, like, "Hey, I'm Michael Jackson, and this is my iconic voice," or a choir of people sounding like Mozart's Requiem. Mariah Carey is my favorite singer because her…” quote by Grimes
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“I definitely see the voice as an instrument: It makes great drums, great synth pads, great everything. Vocals can be so many things, like, "Hey, I'm Michael Jackson, and this is my iconic voice," or a choir of people sounding like Mozart's Requiem. Mariah Carey is my favorite singer because her voice sounds utterly groundless. It's not even a human voice; it almost sounds mechanical.”

Grimes

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The voice can be treated as a versatile instrument, capable of producing diverse textures from organic to mechanical.

In simple terms: Voice is like an instrument.

Key Takeaway

Explore vocal textures creatively.

Themes

creativity voice sound design technology

Mood

curious innovative

Type

artistic technical

When to use this quote

  • studio production
  • live performance
  • experimental music

Key Concepts

audio engineering artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you experiment with vocal timbre?
  • What emotions do different vocal textures evoke?
A Different Perspective

Technical skill is needed to achieve such control.

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