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“Usually the song is totally done. I'll do absolutely everything, backing vocals - everything - but in gibberish. A lot of times its based on the mumblings that I sing. Even though I sing in gibberish, it kind of makes sense.” quote by Katie Stelmanis
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“Usually the song is totally done. I'll do absolutely everything, backing vocals - everything - but in gibberish. A lot of times its based on the mumblings that I sing. Even though I sing in gibberish, it kind of makes sense.”

Katie Stelmanis

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing songwriting process, 2020

She creates vocal parts in nonsensical sounds that still convey emotion and meaning.

In simple terms: Nonsensical sounds can still feel meaningful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace intuition over literal lyrics.

Themes

creativity expression music intuition

Mood

playful experimental

Type

artistic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • live performance
  • studio recording
  • experimental music

Key Concepts

artistic process sound symbolism improvisation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nonsense evoke feeling?
  • When is abstract vocal work effective?
A Different Perspective

Listeners may find gibberish confusing.

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