About Quote by Midge Ure
“At the beginning of this album I discovered the computer and had great fun playing with the thing. And I realized that, not being a good keyboard player, I could write things in very small sections, give them a certain feel and mess about with bends on the keyboard.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Technology Discussion, Midge Ure, 1985
Discovering computers allowed him to compose music in small, experimental pieces, using keyboard bends to create unique sounds despite limited playing skill.
In simple terms: Computers enable creative music making without virtuoso skill.
Key Takeaway
Use tech to explore musical ideas.
Themes
creativity
technology
music production
Mood
inspirational
curious
Type
artistic
innovative
When to use this quote
- home studio
- songwriting
- live performance
- sound design
Key Concepts
Digital composition
keyboard techniques
experimental sound
Questions to Reflect On
- What small musical ideas can you experiment with?
- How does technology reshape your creative process?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on tech may limit expressive nuance.
