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In order to make my solo shows as interesting as possible, I moved songs onto very different instruments so that I was m
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"In order to make my solo shows as interesting as possible, I moved songs onto very different instruments so that I was moving instruments quite a lot during the set. I didn't want the set to be boring. So I'd moved some older songs onto the autoharp, and they worked really well"

- P. J. Harvey

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In this quote, artist P. J. Harvey discusses her technique to developing engaging solo performances. She discusses that in order to keep her programs interesting, she purposely changes in between different instruments throughout her set. This not just includes variety to the performance, however also showcases her versatility as a musician. Harvey also points out that she particularly selected to play some of her older tunes on the autoharp, an unique and lesser-known instrument, which wound up being an effective and satisfying addition to her set. This quote highlights Harvey's commitment to keeping her efficiencies fresh and captivating for her audience.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by P. J. Harvey somewhere between October 9, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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