Marimba is much more of a wood-type experience and there is no real possibility of getting a dry sound, and getting that contrast in the same way that you can in a vibraphone. Evelyn Glennie contrastexperiencemarimba Change image and share on social
The human body and mind are tremendous forces that are continually amazing scientists and society. Therefore, we have no choice but to keep an open mind as to what the human being can achieve. Evelyn Glennie achieveamazebody Change image and share on social
Society cannot continue to disable themselves through their need to categorize people or make assumptions as to another individual's abilities. Evelyn Glennie abilityassumptioncategorize Change image and share on social
Apart from Scottish traditional music, I wasn't really influenced by any kind of music. I just basically followed my own instincts. Evelyn Glennie basicallyinfluenceinstinct Change image and share on social
The audience plays a huge part in how a piece will actually form. They really allow the performers to walk a tightrope in a way that never seems to happen in the privacy of your own four walls. I'm listening to the audience, and they're listening to me. Evelyn Glennie audienceformhappen share on social
I suppose I don't hear things, but I listen, if you know what I mean. And there is a big difference between hearing and listening. So it's like a conversation, you know. When you speak to someone, it's one on one, and that's exactly how I play. Evelyn Glennie bigconversationdifference share on social
And as I grew older, I then auditioned for the Royal Academy of Music in London, and they said, well, no, we won't accept you, because we haven't a clue - you know - of the future of a so-called 'deaf' musician. And I just couldn't quite accept that. Evelyn Glennie academyacceptaudition share on social
I am really quite fascinated by echo-locating bats and dolphins and have always wondered how sound affects the unconscious brain. Evelyn Glennie affectbatbrain Change image and share on social
Holidays are about experiences and people, and tuning into what you feel like doing at that moment. Enjoy not having to look at a watch. Evelyn Glennie enjoyexperiencefeel Change image and share on social
