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“You are talking to a man who can only play a plastic keyboard. Give me anything weighted and I've had it. I haven't got the strength in my fingers to push them down. So I don't get a lot of expression on the keyboard.” quote by Midge Ure
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“You are talking to a man who can only play a plastic keyboard. Give me anything weighted and I've had it. I haven't got the strength in my fingers to push them down. So I don't get a lot of expression on the keyboard.”

Midge Ure

About This Quote

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

He expresses frustration with limited expressive ability on a plastic keyboard, yearning for a more weighted instrument to convey depth.

In simple terms: Limited instruments hinder expression; desire richer tools.

Key Takeaway

Find instruments that match your expressive needs.

Themes

music expression instrument creativity

Mood

frustrated hopeful

Type

musical creative

When to use this quote

  • performance
  • songwriting
  • studio recording

Key Concepts

musical technique artistic limitation instrument design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does instrument choice affect your music?
  • What alternatives can enhance expression without new gear?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore skill development.

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