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Evelyn Glennie Quotes

Scottish - Musician | July 19, 1965 -

There are many collaborations I'd like to explore. One is to co-write a rap concerto with Eminem.

Explore Rap Like Many Collaborations

I've kept a diary since I was 11.

Diary Since Kept

I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because I prefer the deep sounds. I can't hear the violins well.

Deep Play Orchestra Side Well Hear

My favorite instrument is the snare drum. In Scotland, the snare drum is very prominent in Highland bands. The Scottish style of playing is in my blood. It's a very powerful instrument, but it can also be soothing, like velvet. It's a real challenge for composers.

Style Challenge Powerful Blood Real

I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.

Balance People Think Help I Can

Apart from Scottish traditional music, I wasn't really influenced by any kind of music. I just basically followed my own instincts.

Music Kind My Own Own Just Scottish

When I was 12, I happened to see a schoolmate playing percussion, and it looked interesting. I asked for lessons, and it felt right.

Interesting Right See Playing Felt

My role on the planet is to bring the power of sound.

Power Sound Planet Bring Role

A lot of things which come with a high profile will always be criticised one way or another.

Will Way Always High Profile Things

There's still a lot I need to do as a player, as a musician, as a sound creator. I have commissioned 170 pieces: that's still not enough, there are still lots and lots of composers I would like to approach. When I see a composer and I see a performer, I think to combine those forces.

Think Enough Sound Need See I See

I am really quite fascinated by echo-locating bats and dolphins and have always wondered how sound affects the unconscious brain.

I Am Brain Sound Always Dolphins

If we see someone in a wheelchair, we assume they cannot walk. It may be that they can walk three, four, five steps. That, to them, means they can walk.

Walk Someone Three See Steps May

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