Gloaming Quote by Thom Yorke
“Sometimes I stand in store windows and pretend to be a mannequin. People are like 'hey, that mannequin looks alot like thom yorke' Then I start to sing The Gloaming and lurch toward them and they run off horrified.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015
He pretends to be a mannequin, then sings, causing discomfort.
In simple terms: Acts oddly in public, then performs.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability in artistic expression.
Themes
performance art
social norms
public reaction
creativity
Mood
playful
experimental
Type
performance
statement
When to use this quote
- street performance
- social experiments
- music promotion
Key Concepts
identity play
audience perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to shock observers?
- How does discomfort affect art?
A Different Perspective
May alienate rather than engage audiences.
