There is some sampling on my records and a lot of what I call replays, where I'd have musicians come in the… — Dr. Dre Copy Share Image
For me I always need to have two sides to me when I play! I need to be a performer and at… — Hiromi Copy Share Image
Until House came along I don't think the English made very good dance records, you know, there were very few really good… — Fatboy Slim Copy Share Image
Musicians have the power to influence people and along with movie makers, they can reach and influence more people than any group… — Paul Watson Copy Share Image
The magic of playing has to do with how much everyone wants it to succeed. If you have five players in a… — Bill Dixon Copy Share Image
There are days when I'm completely obsessed with Kate Bush, and there are days when I'm completely obsessed with the Eurythmics. Then… — Cynthia Erivo Copy Share Image
You know, it's very easy to have a few beers with people in the music industry and suddenly be friends for life… — Keith Flint Copy Share Image
Then I felt something inside me break and music began to pour out into the quiet. My fingers danced; intricate and quick… — Patrick Rothfuss Copy Share Image
When I was home, traditionally since I was young, I'd write in cafés. That was the romantic notion in 1963. Café atmospheres… — Patti Smith Copy Share Image
I think in L.A., in terms of the music scene, it's a really strange place. It's really hard to get the feeling… — Aleksa Palladino Copy Share Image
I started playing drums at about seven or eight. My mom used to let me play with the pots and pans, and… — Roshon Fegan Copy Share Image
“For some reason, the sight of snow descending on fire always makes me think of the ancient world – legionaries in sheepskin… — Anthony Powell Copy Share Image
The best pay off in the world is when someone comes up to you and says, 'your music has helped me with… — Hank Williams III Copy Share Image
The only good things about life are 1. Sex 2. Sleep 3. Music 4. Alcohol 5. Hot Showers 6. Hanging with friends… — Jeremy Limn Copy Share Image
I was still on track to go UNC at Chapel Hill, I had no plans to be a musician. It wasn't even… — Porter Robinson Copy Share Image
I wanted to appeal to people who've never really listened to hip-hop or really given it a chance before. I've also tried… — ASAP Rocky Copy Share Image
I think some modesty actually serves me by just accepting that I am an instrument. I'm not trying to match up to… — Mirah Copy Share Image
One of the things I always underscore when I teach criticism is that young critics, or would be critics, frequently have this… — Gary Giddins Copy Share Image
When I was little - like in preschool - I was very shy, but whenever I went on stage I just exploded.… — Manika Copy Share Image
When someone is themselves through their music, it's soul music. James Taylor is soul music to me 'cause it's just him talking… — India Arie Copy Share Image
I think I learned more about writing scores for Broadway by making mix tapes in the '90s than I did in college.… — Lin-Manuel Miranda Copy Share Image
A huge part of my writing process is listening to music as I write, almost creating an unofficial soundtrack to the film… — Panos Cosmatos Copy Share Image
Paste Magazine really embodies all that's left of a true independent thought and expression in music journalism in the states right now.… — Shawn Mullins Copy Share Image
What's become a big theme in my music is my dad as a narrative character. I never had the opportunity to understand… — K. Flay Copy Share Image
I saw the dance as a vision of ineffable power. A man could, with dignity and a towering majesty, dance. Not mince,… — Jose Limon Copy Share Image
If I knew what it was going to look like, I wouldnt be so excited to be a part of it. Jazz… — Joshua Redman Copy Share Image
Less is more' may be a cliche, but that doesn't mean musicians often heed that advice. Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson, who performs… — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
Obviously this song is an achievement for me in my career, but what makes me really feel good is to make Latinos… — Bad Bunny Copy Share Image
“Some-times it’s very good to break the rules and do what you want and supposed not to do. It gives a new… — Dhruv Agrawal Copy Share Image
How long until you have to go...reap?" I whispered as my arms slid around his neck. Like we were dancing. Only we… — Rachel Vincent Copy Share Image
To me, the whole thing with the roots of rap music was when the DJ had to supply all the music for… — Mike D Copy Share Image
I love writing, composing and producing music. It's what I enjoy doing most in life and I create so much material that… — Maya Jane Coles Copy Share Image
I have to enjoy the music I'm making, so it's also important for me that, if I'm working on a track with… — Hardwell Copy Share Image
A genuinely free and educated man should be able to tune himself, as one tunes a musical instrument, absolutely arbitrarily, at his… — Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel Copy Share Image
... my songs speak for themselves. The musicians who play on them and the way they sound and where they were recorded… — Neil Young Copy Share Image
Don't decide that you're going to be a writer or musician and just expect it to happen because it's a big gamble… — Max Bemis Copy Share Image
The street is the beat that went deep in my heart and changed the melody and the rythm of the beat,Line for… — Donatt Copy Share Image
There are no words and there is no singing, but the music has a voice. It is an old voice and a… — James Frey Copy Share Image
I did a music festival in France. I'm not going to name names, but there were bigger bands and DJs on before… — Kristian Nairn Copy Share Image
Find a beautiful piece of art. If you fall in love with Van Gogh or Matisse or John Oliver Killens, or if… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
