Angry Quote by Stephen Dewaele
“It’s when we say that we don’t love something that people get surprised. “I thought you guys liked everything!” The stuff I don’t like is the lounge-y muzak in restaurants, elevators and hotels. It really gets me angry, because it’s supposed to be in the background. It’s not supposed to be something that people listen to.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music and Culture, 2015
Background music that intrudes disrupts personal space and can provoke irritation.
In simple terms: Unwanted background music can be annoying.
Key Takeaway
Choose ambient sounds that truly recede.
Themes
music
environment
annoyance
Mood
critical
curious
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- restaurants
- elevators
- hotels
- workplaces
Key Concepts
ambient sound
public spaces
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we tolerate some ambient sounds?
- How can designers balance atmosphere and silence?
A Different Perspective
Some people find any background music soothing, making universal standards difficult.
