I think when you're learning an instrument, you are restricted because much of it is the noise of individual theory and your ability to play the instrument. James Blake abilityindividualinstrument Change image and share on social
It really surprises me that people in this day and age still write such busy music and fill up every space with layer upon layer of sound... it's like musical landfill. James Blake agebusyday Change image and share on social
I think the music that you make, often it's even better if you identify with other people. James Blake identifymakemusic Change image and share on social
My mum especially listens to music in a way that is incredibly feelings-based. There's virtually no snobbery about what sounds are in it, she just wants to hear a song and that is quite refreshing. James Blake basefeelinghear Change image and share on social
At some stage in the process, most mainstream pop records are being manipulated and possibly completely rebuilt on a computer, with a visual program. James Blake completelycomputermainstream Change image and share on social
I never really approach collaborations as kind of normal things where they're arranged and they happen because you've arranged them. I've always been like this, I just have friends I hang out with, and while we're hanging out, if music happens then it happens. James Blake approacharrangecollaboration share on social
The commercialization of dubstep isn't something I'm part of. James Blake commercializationdubsteppart Change image and share on social
I was trying to sound like some of the people I was listening to, like Mala and Coki. James Blake cokilistenmala Change image and share on social
