Am Quote by Bill Laswell
“I think everything's experimental whether you like it or not. I think that people who do generic pop are experimenting with cliches. It's no less than I am experimenting with noise or unknown music - until you say, 'This is my song, or this is my composition' - it's all experimental, whether you like it or not.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Wire Magazine, 2015
He argues that all music, even mainstream pop, is experimental because it manipulates existing forms, and that labeling something as 'generic' ignores its inherent innovation.
In simple terms: All music experiments with sounds, even pop.
Key Takeaway
Recognize innovation everywhere, not just in avant‑garde.
Themes
creativity
genre
innovation
perception
experiment
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- music production
- genre blending
- critical listening
Key Concepts
aesthetics
cultural critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines 'experiment' in music?
- How does this view change your listening habits?
A Different Perspective
Experimental claims can be dismissed as jargon without concrete examples.
