Distracted Quote by Nadine Shah
“What happens when I'm making a new album is I try not to listen to music that's coming out at the time. I turn off the radio and don't read any music blogs, because I tend to get really distracted by new music. When I hear it, I think, "Should I be doing that?"”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Production Podcast, 2022
She isolates herself from current trends to preserve originality and focus on her own creative process.
In simple terms: Avoid distractions to stay original.
Limit exposure to new music while creating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- album production
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance awareness of trends with personal style?
- What cues signal useful inspiration?
May miss beneficial inspiration from new sounds.