When we came out, the kind of music that was popular was Nirvana, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, all that stuff. That… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I walk away from writing what I consider to be a good song - with a good character, a good story in… — Robert Hunter Copy Share Image
For me, the intent in a song is to sing it. I compose songs, meaning I'm writing words to be set to… — Cornelius Eady Copy Share Image
A lot of my albums that I've done, a lot of the songs have been the first take. It's before you mess… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I had never before thought of how awful the relationship must be between the musician and his instrument. He has to fill… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I hate the technological rip-offs that pass for music formats these days, and go back to vinyl to hear a good record… — John Lydon Copy Share Image
Neil Young, who isn't really evident when you listen to my music, is probably my favorite of the legends, besides Dylan. They're… — Adam Granduciel Copy Share Image
You are in some songs that still get played on the radio when the DJ is feeling nostalgic. You are in a… — I Wrote This For You Copy Share Image
The honest truth is that it was just traumatizing with the piano, with the authority of the piano teacher, getting rapped across… — Hans Zimmer Copy Share Image
When I was in college and reading music and doing ear training, I was a little more advanced than the other people… — Colleen Ballinger Copy Share Image
And since I’m marrying into the Quartet, I have certain privileges and duties. If you’re sleeping with Laurel—” “I’m not sleeping with… — Nora Roberts Copy Share Image
Performing isn't only about the acrobatics and the high notes: It's staying in the moment, connecting with the audience in an authentic… — Idina Menzel Copy Share Image
You can't be unique any way. Music is made from seven notes. You will always come back to something. Even if you… — Rokia Traore Copy Share Image
“We forget that the sweetest joys are found in the simplest acts: hugs, laughter, quiet observation, basic movements, holding hands, pleasant music,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
It's about being patient and working hard. People try to put the money before the work. You can't do that. You have… — Sean Garrett Copy Share Image
Obviously, with me being a DJ, I have a love for music. One day I was like, 'OK. I'm tired of playing… — Andre Drummond Copy Share Image
I think everything about it. Just the experience, but mainly performing live for people. I think if it wasn't for playing in… — Chris Hesse Copy Share Image
I value the people who are willing to make themselves vulnerable and share work that is sensitive and maybe even hard to… — Lucy Dacus Copy Share Image
We have a really incredible fan base... they're... the ones that are rooting for us and buying the music and streaming it.… — Kirstin Maldonado Copy Share Image
I sometimes write songs on the piano, even though I don't actually play the piano. I always hire someone to play for… — Alice Ripley Copy Share Image
Everybody needs inspiration Everybody needs a song A beautiful melody when the night's so long 'Cause there is no guarantee that this… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I actually wanted to be a jazz musician first. My grandparents introduced me to Louis Armstrong. I loved Louis Armstrong so I… — Douglas Booth Copy Share Image
We want to be able to make our own songs and write our own arrangements. We want to incorporate the live sound… — Taboo Copy Share Image
Music is very, very important in my movies. In some ways the most important stage, whether it ends up being in the… — Quentin Tarantino Copy Share Image
I often get asked, 'Is the book dead?' It hasn't happened yet. It's different than music. Music was always meant to be… — Chip Kidd Copy Share Image
We feel this passion that we have for music and this relentless need to pursue it and follow it and go wherever… — Chrissy Costanza Copy Share Image
Let's have the music that will open the door to millions of people... the kind of music that will not make people… — Nelson Eddy Copy Share Image
The way I write my songs is that I have to believe what I'm writing about, and that's why they always end… — Adele Copy Share Image
Musicians in my day had nicknames. My name was "Satchel Mouth," like a doctor's satchel. When I went to England this fellow… — Louis Armstrong Copy Share Image
He was bored now when Emma suddenly began to sob on his breast; and his heart, like the people who can only… — Gustave Flaubert Copy Share Image
One of the things about live music that's so incredibly important and can't be replaced and automated is the common focus of… — John Rzeznik Copy Share Image
There are choirs singing in your head. If you listen, you will hear the music. It is the song of angels. Pay… — Neale Donald Walsch Copy Share Image
Musicians are all about celebrity first and foremost, and I just can't do it. The second any sort of popularity contest comes… — Aesop Rock Copy Share Image
“I recall one particular sunset. It lent an ember to my bicycle hell. Overhead, above the black music of telegraph wires, a… — Vladimir Nabokov Copy Share Image
Feeling my way through the darkness Guided by a beating heart I can't tell where the journey will end But I know… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
From alternative to Brazilian to hip-hop to old R&B, that's what we listen to. And we don't just listen to it only… — Taboo Copy Share Image
There are some good songs, but not the kind of song-writing that I remember, that I like. Springsteen still does it. Paul… — Jackie DeShannon Copy Share Image
Anything human can be felt through music, which means that there is no limit to the creating that can be done with… — Nina Simone Copy Share Image
I was listening to Ministry and Garth Brooks and Charlie Pride and Wynton Marsalis, and then I would listen to Juvenile or… — Trombone Shorty Copy Share Image
The tough thing about radio is I've met a lot of people in it who like my music. But it's hard for… — Chris Isaak Copy Share Image