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“Occasionally I play the music for my mother when she demands to hear it and she always just says, 'Who is that singing? I don't like the singing.' And then she says 'Who's doing all that bumpety-bump noise?' It's all noise backing up horrible singing as far as she's concerned. She's not a show-biz…” quote by Colin Greenwood
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“Occasionally I play the music for my mother when she demands to hear it and she always just says, 'Who is that singing? I don't like the singing.' And then she says 'Who's doing all that bumpety-bump noise?' It's all noise backing up horrible singing as far as she's concerned. She's not a show-biz mother.”

Colin Greenwood

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Source Interview: Radio program, 2022

He describes his mother’s dismissive reaction to music, emphasizing generational taste gaps.

In simple terms: His mother dislikes music and calls it noise.

Key Takeaway

Respect differing tastes.

Themes

family dynamics music perception generational differences

Mood

reflective lighthearted

Type

personal observational

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • music sharing
  • concert attendance

Key Concepts

subjective taste communication cultural gaps

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you bridge music taste gaps?
  • What does “noise” mean to her?
A Different Perspective

Her view may overlook artistic value.

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