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“Sometimes when I write lyrics there are images in them, usually on a quite simplistic level, like colors. But most often music comes first and then later I sit down with visual people and we chat about what we want to do. I don't look at myself as a visual artist. I make music.” quote by Bjork
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“Sometimes when I write lyrics there are images in them, usually on a quite simplistic level, like colors. But most often music comes first and then later I sit down with visual people and we chat about what we want to do. I don't look at myself as a visual artist. I make music.”

Bjork

About This Quote

The speaker prioritizes music over visual art, using images only as secondary, simple cues, and collaborates with visual specialists after the music is formed.

In simple terms: Music drives creation; visuals support later.

Key Takeaway

Music precedes visuals in the creative process.

Themes

creativity collaboration multidisciplinary process visualization

Mood

introspective innovative

Type

artist statement process insight

When to use this quote

  • songwriting sessions
  • studio recordings
  • visual concept meetings
  • album artwork design
  • live show planning

Key Concepts

songwriting artistic identity cross‑disciplinary teamwork

Practical Applications

  • co‑creating album visuals
  • guiding stage design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does starting with sound shape the final visual narrative?
  • What benefits arise from separating musical and visual decision‑making?
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