Jewell Parker Rhodes

My mother had abandoned the family, so grandmother raised me. And she was instrumental in that she taught me that the world is a glorious place. She taught me to embrace humanity. And she'd say there's never an excuse for joy. And to be thankful.

American Novelist

Johann Johannsson

That's one of the hardest parts of putting together an album - finding that concept, that unifying idea. Especially as I write mostly in instrumental music, the idea of having a central concept that unifies the music is very important to me.

Icelander Composer

Katrina Adams

There were so many people who were instrumental in helping me get better. They say it takes a village, and the tennis community has been my village. That's why I've always felt that I have a responsibility to give back.

American Athlete

Flying Lotus

A strong concept is the most important thing in creating a record. When you can listen to it and see a whole movie in your head, that's what separates an instrumental album from a beat tape.

American Musician

John 5

I've been doing instrumental records now for a long time and built up this little fan base, which is worldwide, and it's incredible how big it's gotten. People really enjoy these records.

Franz Liszt

The character of instrumental music... lets the emotions radiate and shine in their own character without presuming to display them as real or imaginary representations.

Hungarian Composer

Herbie Hancock

I've had a life that has taken many interesting paths. I've learned a lot from mentors who were instrumental in shaping me, and I want to share what I've learned.

Phil Elverum

I can't bring myself to release an instrumental album because I feel like I want some meat on the bone. Something to chew on, lyrically and content-wise.

Grandmaster Flash

Disco B still rolls with me now. He's still doing his thing. He does clubs in different places. He was very instrumental in helping me perfect my craft.

Denise Lewis

Sport's been an instrumental thing in my life.

British Athlete

Indicates someone or something is a major factor in causing or driving change.

Agent of Change

Usually means there are other contributing factors, although 'instrumental' points out a significant one.

Not the Sole Factor

Does not refer to physical tools, but to actions or things abstractly affecting outcomes.

No Physical Tools

Instrumental music is composed of only musical instruments without vocals or singing.

Free of Lyrics

Often used in movies or plays to create mood or atmosphere without words.

Setting the Scene

Instrumental tracks are often used by learners to practice singing or other instrument playing.

Valuable for Practice

Recognize instrumentals as a legitimate form of music, not just background or support to vocals.

Musical Form

Instrumentals span across all music genres, not just classical or orchestra-based.

Genre Diversity

 know always makes me feel better specially I was going through some tough times and he helped me get to a lot of tough times I don't even go out of his way to check on me see if I was doing okay just really happy to see the guy you know he's a instrumental in keeping me an angel in my life helped you know for a young man you know

United by Ping Pong,...

 and so does Vivaldi's musical exploration of the seasons. Not until the early 19th century would such expressive instrumental program music, as it was known, become popular. By then, larger, more varied ensembles were the rule with woodwinds, brass, and percussion to help tell the tale.

Why should you listen to...

 The point about democracy is not instrumental. It's not about the things that it brings. The point about democracy is not that it delivers legitimate, effective, prosperous rule of law. It's not that it guarantees peace with itself or with its neighbors.

Rory Stewart: Why...

 Because otherwise, they can't meet their own commitment. So large companies are actually very, very key and instrumental to this, because it's not just about their footprint, it's about the embedded footprint that they inherit in their supply chain.

How we can turn the tide...

 I encourage all of you to read Steve's book or to watch the movie to understand not only the beautiful bond that formed between these two men, but how music helped shape that bond, and ultimately was instrumental -- if you'll pardon the pun --

Robert Gupta: Music is...

 so I was asked to help write an article at the beginning that really is trained as maybe start that conversation that Dennis is talking about because I think we all agree that you know the future of food is so instrumental to the future of

A Plan to Feed the World...

 about democracy is not instrumental it's not about the things that it brings the point about democracy is not that it delivers legitimate effective prosperous rule of law it's not that it guarantees peace with itself or with its neighbors

Why democracy matters -...

 really instrumental in helping all the producer directors shape their stories and and they've they've really wallowed themselves in some of these big ideas and these deep philosophical feelings about the cycles of life and death that

Compelling Models for...

 and the soda though is the melting point of the silica sand so you can melt it into a mixture and the lime helps to stabilize that for a good quality glass so glass and science have been instrumental and enabling us to explore

How to rebuild the world...

 unfortunately not every male in the family is able to relax quite so peacefully comms has always been instrumental in raising the young and