Feels Quote by Andy Summers
“If you're a guitarist, you should not be intimidated by using your instrument as a synthesizer, but you shouldn't feel that you have to own one, either.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitarist Andy Summers on instrument use, 2015
Encourages guitarists to explore synth sounds without feeling pressured to own a synth.
In simple terms: Use synth-like tones on guitar freely.
Key Takeaway
Experiment without needing extra gear.
Themes
creativity
instrumentation
confidence
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
musical
advice
When to use this quote
- live performance
- studio recording
- songwriting
- practice sessions
Key Concepts
sound design
musical exploration
genre blending
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you emulate synth textures on guitar?
- What benefits come from staying gear-light?
A Different Perspective
May limit sonic possibilities compared to dedicated synths.
![“I put all those synthesizer sounds behind "Decoy" and "Code M.D." A lot of things we write together. A lot of things are his, but they don't have that thing I want on the bottom. I often tell him, I say, "Bobby [Irving], if there's a melody, there's another one somewhere that goes with it."” quote by Miles Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/094/miles-davis-1842_behinds_i-put-all-those-synthesizer-sounds-behin_1039125.jpg)
