Fred Frith Quotes

A collection of quotes by Fred Frith.

Fred Frith is an English multi-instrumentalist, composer, and improviser, born on February 17, 1949. He is renowned for his innovative and eclectic approach to music, spanning genres from avant-garde rock to contemporary classical. Frith has collaborated with numerous artists, including John Zorn, Brian Eno, and Robert Wyatt, and has released over 60 albums as a solo artist or band member. His unique sound often incorporates unconventional playing techniques, extended techniques, and the use of found objects. Frith's commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories has earned him a revered status in experimental music.

I think things changed as a result of a certain perception o

I think things changed as a result of a certain perception of our politics. When we went through our zealous, self-righteous period it didn't exactly win us any friends.

Fred Frith

Politics

It's like learning a language you can't speak a language flu

It's like learning a language you can't speak a language fluently until you find out who you are in that language, and that has as much to do with your body as it does with vocabulary and grammar.

Fred Frith

Learning