Happy Quote by Flume
“I can't sing, but I'll sing over this chord progression, like, over and over, for however long it takes - sometimes it's, like, two minutes, sometimes it's 20 minutes - until I've found like a hook or something that I'm really happy with. And then, basically, it just like that's my melody, and that's where I start from.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music production discussion, 2020
Iterative improvisation over a chord leads to discovering a satisfying hook and melodic foundation.
In simple terms: Repeat and refine to find a hook.
Embrace iteration in music creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- studio sessions
- live jam
- personal practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does iteration become stagnation?
- How to know a hook is ready?
Too much repetition may hinder originality.