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Disgusted Quote by Ritchie Blackmore

“Sometimes if I'm not playing well on stage, I'll purposely play even worse; I'll tear it apart, because I'm so disgusted with what I'm playing that I'll go the wrong route: instead of trying to make it better, I'll go the other way and really make myself sound bad. Which is a kind of a strange…” quote by Ritchie Blackmore
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“Sometimes if I'm not playing well on stage, I'll purposely play even worse; I'll tear it apart, because I'm so disgusted with what I'm playing that I'll go the wrong route: instead of trying to make it better, I'll go the other way and really make myself sound bad. Which is a kind of a strange outlook I suppose, really.”

Ritchie Blackmore

About This Quote

Source Interview: Musician Talk, 2020

When dissatisfied, he intentionally worsens performance to express frustration, choosing self‑destruction over improvement.

In simple terms: He sabotages his playing to vent frustration.

Key Takeaway

Channel frustration constructively.

Themes

creative struggle self‑sabotage performance anxiety artistic expression

Mood

intense confessional

Type

cautionary artistic

When to use this quote

  • live performances
  • studio recording
  • personal therapy sessions

Key Concepts

psychology of creativity emotional regulation musical technique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why choose self‑destruction over improvement?
  • How can frustration be redirected positively?
A Different Perspective

Self‑destruction can damage reputation.

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