Ability Quote by Thom Yorke
“I think artists can influence only through making music that challenges people, excites them and flips them out. Music that repeats what you know in ever-decreasing derivation, that's unchallenging and unstimulating, deadens our minds, our imagination and our ability to see beyond the hell we find ourselves in.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2014, The Guardian
Music should challenge listeners, sparking excitement and expanding imagination; repetitive, safe sounds dull the mind.
In simple terms: Music must provoke thought and feeling.
Seek challenging music.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- concerts
- personal playlists
- creative work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What music pushes your limits?
- How does challenge affect your mood?
Not everyone enjoys discomfort; some prefer familiar sounds.