I think a lot of music that’s really innovative is not even considered because it was made by people who had a sexual image. And people assume that it’s a commodified thing, so it can’t be “indie.”
GRIMESBasically, I’m really impressionable and have no sense of consistency in anything I do.
More Grimes Quotes
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I love a lot of very sentimental music, but I shouldn’t necessarily be the person who makes it.
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In America there’s lot of cool cities, but in Canada there’s, like, well, Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax may be cool, but they’re so expensive. Montreal is the only city that’s affordable but also has buses and culture.
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Just because something might not have a deep philosophical meaning doesn’t mean it’s not important or relevant.
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I just watched another person I care deeply about basically turn into Gollum and my heart is broken.
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I definitely see the voice as an instrument: It makes great drums, great synth pads, great everything.
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Fashion can be a really powerful tool, but it’s also a place where you can be totally humiliated and have your power taken from you.
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Especially with music, people want confidence.
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I don’t have any money to hire actors. I just need to get people who are going to do a good job being themselves.
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I like performing, but I usually get really sick when I’m on tour, and it’s just hard.
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From an early age I knew I would be unhappy if I wasn’t doing something creative.
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Most of my music videos were made for under $200.
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Basically, I’m really impressionable and have no sense of consistency in anything I do.
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I prefer making videos to making music.
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I only work at night, generally. Usually when I work [during the day] I’ll black out the windows or something.
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I want to make Grimes a high-fashion sci-fi act.
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