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Afternoon Quote by Richard Ashcroft

“We'd lie on the floor, turn the lights out, put two speakers on either side of our ears, and try to blow our minds with music. I know that I want to make a record that does that yet a record that, if it was played on the radio at twelve in the afternoon, the guy making the wall - the guy cleaning…” quote by Richard Ashcroft
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“We'd lie on the floor, turn the lights out, put two speakers on either side of our ears, and try to blow our minds with music. I know that I want to make a record that does that yet a record that, if it was played on the radio at twelve in the afternoon, the guy making the wall - the guy cleaning the motorway - he's got a melody to hang on.”

Richard Ashcroft

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Verve, 1997

Music should be immersive enough to transport listeners, making ordinary moments feel extraordinary through powerful sound.

In simple terms: Create music that transforms everyday moments into memorable experiences.

Key Takeaway

Design soundscapes that captivate any setting.

Themes

music immersion creativity impact culture

Mood

energetic introspective uplifting

Type

creative motivational

When to use this quote

  • concerts
  • radio play
  • personal listening
  • public spaces
  • advertising

Key Concepts

audio engineering psychology of music cultural influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions do you want your music to evoke?
  • How can you make a song resonate across diverse audiences?
A Different Perspective

Not all listeners will connect with intense auditory experiences.

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