The songs are just an attempt to document what's been happening in my life. If people can relate to what's going on… — Paolo Nutini Copy Share Image
The equipment doesn't matter, it's the vibe you put into it. If the music sounds good, music sounds good. — Madlib Copy Share Image
It's weird, because the ideas in my songs aren't controversial to me. I feel like I should be able to sing about… — Kacey Musgraves Copy Share Image
So if somebody writes a song that appears to have some meaning then everybody thinks that it's a really heavy song. — Elliott Smith Copy Share Image
I was introduced to jazz, and that's become a basic concern and passion of mine ever since. — Nat Hentoff Copy Share Image
At times, yes, I have been typecast. But I love having a regional identity in my songs. I want to deliver music… — D. Imman Copy Share Image
“Sir, don’t make a bigger fool out of yourself because I promise you, if my car is not here when I leave… — Jevon L. Mack Copy Share Image
There's something different that happens when you're writing a song for your own record that you know you're going to sing. — Beck Copy Share Image
I read nasheeds (Islamic songs) in English, in Arabic. I read nasheeds even in Bangla language. Now I don't just travel to… — Junaid Jamshed Copy Share Image
But I've always liked to be the kind of drummer and musician who likes to go outside of what's expected of me,… — Matt Cameron Copy Share Image
I was teaching myself notes from three and then by seven I'd figured out how to play some chords, and at school… — Ella Henderson Copy Share Image
When I play live, it's a conversation that we're all having with the song, and the audience... their response and relationship with… — Tori Amos Copy Share Image
I was a grill cook at McDonalds for a little bit. I did landscape for a little bit. I played a lot… — Aaron Lewis Copy Share Image
There's been this perception that Europeans still hold on to, that they discover the real talented ones in American culture and give… — Andrew Bird Copy Share Image
I think I'm better at live shows than I used to be because I'm way more comfortable with the uncomfortable pauses between… — Fiona Apple Copy Share Image
Buffalo Springfield had three guitar players, and we thought they were so cool. So we started doing the three-guitar thing, and people… — Gary Rossington Copy Share Image
I think you can move to everything, but with some music, you just want to sit still. That's me, anyway. — Chet Faker Copy Share Image
I'm always gonna have the darker edgy music; it is always in my pocket because it comes so naturally to me. — Yelawolf Copy Share Image
I had piano lessons at five and started guitar at ten, but although music and acting was always around me, my parents… — Micky Dolenz Copy Share Image
If I'm writing songs for a country-Western picture, I have to know about country music. — Henry Mancini Copy Share Image
The act of conducting in itself, of waving my arms in the air and being in charge, I didn't miss. I missed… — Esa-Pekka Salonen Copy Share Image
There's not an orchestra in the world that doesn't have weaknesses. None of us can play everything well. The repertoire is just… — Leonard Slatkin Copy Share Image
Where are the songs I used to know, Where are the notes I used to sing? I have forgotten everything I used… — Christina Rossetti Copy Share Image
The mathematics of rhythm are universal. They don't belong to any particular culture. — John McLaughlin Copy Share Image
I always just been a fan of the music... and the aesthetic only in an abstract sense. — Colin Marston Copy Share Image
I really write emotionally so whatever mood I'm in, or if a chord hits me a certain way that's what I'll go… — Zac Farro Copy Share Image
My mother always told me, even if a song has been done a thousand times, you can still bring something of your… — Etta James Copy Share Image
“Who can live without it? I ask in all honesty, what would life be, without a song or a dance what are… — Abba Copy Share Image
That's why I like the Steinberger guitars. They're easy to travel with... and they don't get messed up by the airlines. — Allan Holdsworth Copy Share Image
Every day we should hear at least one little song, read one good poem, see one exquisite picture, and, if possible, speak… — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Copy Share Image
My focus has always been on being a singer. It's easy enough to keep it private. — Nadine Coyle Copy Share Image
Generally, my life is absolute chaos, but when I'm writing songs, it's very thought out and regimented. — Jamie Hince Copy Share Image
“If I were John Lennon And my feelings for you grew, I'd have left The Beatles To spend all my time with… — Lisa Swerling Copy Share Image
As long as you give my friend Jonah Lehrer a free pizza, I'll write a song about your restaurant. — Bob Dylan Copy Share Image
I'm Sudafed-ed up, but it's alright because I'm having to do this rather sultry scene, so maybe it's OK that my voice… — Emily Blunt Copy Share Image
A lot of times when I'm performing a song, it tends to take me back to where I was psychologically as the… — Myles Kennedy Copy Share Image
I saw Blondie open for the Ramones, and I remember being really impressed by Debbie Harry and her awkwardness. — Charlotte Caffey Copy Share Image
I wear my musical heart on my sleeve and show all my influences off. I'm happy for someone to point out that… — Rex Orange County Copy Share Image
Ah, to be a bird. To fly the skies, sing my song, and best of all occasionally peck someone's eyes out. — George Carlin Copy Share Image
“Research now supports what you’ve long known to be true: listening to music you like can have a positive effect on your… — Jessica Cassity Copy Share Image
