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Every time I listen back to solos of mine I'll hear…

“Every time I listen back to solos of mine I'll hear something I like and then another phrase that I can't stand. You have to live with what you play. And the recording medium puts that on us. When I play live gigs I don't think so much like that.” quote by John Abercrombie
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“Every time I listen back to solos of mine I'll hear something I like and then another phrase that I can't stand. You have to live with what you play. And the recording medium puts that on us. When I play live gigs I don't think so much like that.”

John Abercrombie

About This Quote

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

Reflects on how recorded music reveals flaws that live performance hides, emphasizing acceptance of imperfections.

In simple terms: Recorded solos expose flaws; live shows hide them.

Key Takeaway

Embrace live spontaneity.

Themes

music self‑critique performance

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

reflective philosophical

When to use this quote

  • studio sessions
  • concerts
  • practice
  • teaching

Key Concepts

recording bias perfectionism artistic growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do recordings influence self‑assessment?
  • What can be learned from live vs. recorded?
A Different Perspective

Live performance may still have issues.

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