Cases Quote by Gary Lucas
“Maybe its a case of one guitar feeling a certain way to the hands that makes one subsequently move differently over the strings, but my intent is always to wring the maximum emotional resonance out of the object in hand.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Guitarist Gary Lucas, 2010
The musician seeks to extract deep emotional resonance from an instrument, shaping performance through intention and touch.
In simple terms: Music aims for emotional impact.
Play with intention to evoke feeling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- live performance
- songwriting
- instrument practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you connect emotionally with your instrument?
- What practices enhance expressive playing?
Technical skill alone may not guarantee emotional depth.