Blind Quote by Ben Drew
“The problem with working with a record label is they maybe a song I want to make a video for that they will refuse to make a video for because they don't see that song as a single. And I found that very frustrating. I realised what I was doing was making these short films for the blind. They were films and all you had to do was put some headphones on and close your eyes and listen to my voice and you'd be able to visualise the images that I'm putting into your brain. And so I started calling what I was doing 'films for the blind'.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Creative Process", 2022
The creator feels constrained by a label’s commercial decisions, leading them to produce audio‑only visual storytelling for listeners who imagine the scenes.
In simple terms: Frustration with label limits spurs audio‑driven storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Embrace constraints to innovate.
Themes
creativity
industry
audio storytelling
Mood
frustrated
determined
Type
reflective
innovative
When to use this quote
- music video creation
- audio podcasts
- educational narration
- accessibility projects
Key Concepts
visual imagination
media production
artist autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance commercial demands with artistic vision?
- What other senses could you engage in your work?
A Different Perspective
Labels may limit artistic freedom, but audio‑only formats can’t reach all audiences.
