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“Songs need to have the ability to change and to grow for sure. They take on lives of their own. Some songs just don't have that capacity. They're locked within a period of time. And as soon as you take them out of that period of time, they die very quickly.”

Quote by Nick Cave

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Nick Cave

Nick Cave, born on September 22, 1957, is an Australian musician, singer, and songwriter. His musical career began in the 1970s, known for his distinctive voice and profound lyrics. Cave's musical style is versatile, spanning from rock to folk and gothic rock. His work often delves into themes of humanity, religion, and death. more

“Everybody tends to overplay live. That's just the nature of playing live. And that can be great, but it can also kill something that's special, and intimate, about a recorded version of a song. You find out very quickly which songs you can play, and which songs you do damage to by playing them live.”

Play Song Special Versions Intimate Damage

Author:Nick Cave

“It's always a risky business inviting somebody on stage. You never know what they're going to do. I try to avoid letting people join me onstage because it can be very distracting, and overly theatrical.”

People Knows Trying Stage Theatrical Inviting Risky Business

Author:Nick Cave

“Not my biggest fear, but my biggest problem onstage is over-emphasizing what I do. I'm pushing too hard. You need to engage an audience. They need to be able to involve their own imaginations as well. They don't need everything thrust down their throat, and I have a tendency to do that. I always have had a tendency to do that.”

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Author:Nick Cave

“One thing that I'm really interested in is the kind of esoteric detail that surrounds these great figures. And Wikipedia is full of that kind of stuff, whether it's true or untrue. It staggers me: why, in the short space assigned to a person or an event, that kind of random information is there. To be honest, that's wonderful fuel for songwriting.”