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I probably wrote three-quarters of the songs without an instrument in my hands
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"I probably wrote three-quarters of the songs without an instrument in my hands"

- Richard Thompson

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This quote by Richard Thompson speaks with the imaginative process of songwriting. It suggests that he had the ability to compose a big portion of his songs without the help of an instrument. This indicates that he had the ability to develop the music in his head and after that transcribe it onto paper. It likewise suggests that he had the ability to produce the music without the aid of a backing track or accompaniment. This talks to his imagination and capability to craft music without the requirement for an instrument. It also suggests that he was able to create the music in his head and after that move it to paper. This quote speaks with the power of creativity and the ability to craft music without the requirement for an instrument. It likewise speaks to the power of the innovative process and how it can be used to create gorgeous music.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Richard Thompson somewhere between April 3, 1949 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from United Kingdom. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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