Guitar Quote by James Vincent McMorrow
“I really wanted to get that dynamic on the record onto people and let them know it wasn't just a simple strumming along the guitar type of thing without ramming it down their throats so I kind of went the opposite way and sang some of the songs more quietly which allowed for the louder parts to sound as though there were more. It was the only way singing those songs made sense to me.”
About This Quote
Source Album L: "Early in the Morning", 2015
He deliberately softened verses to make choruses feel louder, using contrast for emotional impact.
In simple terms: Quiet verses amplify later loud parts.
Key Takeaway
Contrast quiet and loud for dynamic effect.
Themes
musical dynamics
contrast
emotion
Mood
creative
thoughtful
Type
artistic
experimental
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- live performance
- audio mixing
- studio recording
Key Concepts
arrangement
production
listener perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Why choose quiet over loud?
- How does contrast shape listener emotion?
A Different Perspective
Too much contrast may disrupt flow.
