Choir Quote by Grimes
“I definitely see the voice as an instrument: It makes great drums, great synth pads, great everything. Vocals can be so many things, like, "Hey, I'm Michael Jackson, and this is my iconic voice," or a choir of people sounding like Mozart's Requiem. Mariah Carey is my favorite singer because her voice sounds utterly groundless. It's not even a human voice; it almost sounds mechanical.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pitchfork, 2020
The voice can be treated as a versatile instrument, capable of producing diverse textures from organic to mechanical.
In simple terms: Voice is like an instrument.
Key Takeaway
Explore vocal textures creatively.
Themes
creativity
voice
sound design
technology
Mood
curious
innovative
Type
artistic
technical
When to use this quote
- studio production
- live performance
- experimental music
Key Concepts
audio engineering
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experiment with vocal timbre?
- What emotions do different vocal textures evoke?
A Different Perspective
Technical skill is needed to achieve such control.
