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The music comes first. When Geoff has made something the inspiration comes automatically. His music is very expressive.
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"The music comes first. When Geoff has made something the inspiration comes automatically. His music is very expressive. But still is is a very difficult process: I have to add something to his music, not push it away. It has to be equal, and I find that very difficult"

- Beth Gibbons

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This quote by Beth Gibbons speaks to the innovative procedure of making music with her collaborator, Geoff. She stresses that Geoff's music is the starting point, and that her role is to contribute to it, rather than remove from it. She acknowledges that it is a challenging process, as she has to find a method to make her contribution equivalent to his. This speaks to the value of collaboration in music-making, and the need to discover a balance in between two innovative forces. It also talks to the value of respecting the original imaginative vision, and finding a method to add to it without jeopardizing its integrity. This quote is a testament to the power of collaboration, and the value of discovering a balance in between two creative forces.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Beth Gibbons somewhere between January 4, 1965 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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