Music Quotes · Page 830

Music is an art form that I love dearly, and it's allowed me to bring so many people together and meet so…

— Janelle Monae

I kind of like polishing the songs that I'm working on. I'm really working hard on some specific songs.

— Jens Lekman

I like listening to ambient music, especially in very scenic places because I think it allows for the most freedom of thought.

— Caroline Polachek

There's some songs you can cover, and I've covered and butchered a few, but you can't do them all.

— Rick Astley

I have a passion for the music - not because of I wanna be in the lights or the money, but it's…

— Leah LaBelle

Liverpool was an industrial town, a poor town. The people fought hard for what they wanted to achieve and there was a…

— Pete Best

So far away but still so near. The lights go on, the music dies but you don't see me standing here. I…

— Robyn

I've been really lucky as far as the caliber of musicians I've been able to work with each time.

— Brian Warren

Music can bring about different vibes on the field, off the field, urban life, going to church, leaving church. Everything the world…

— Cam Newton

“Cope’s bot can string together notes that weave in and out with the power of Beethoven or the finesse of Mozart. That…

— Christopher Steiner

There's still a lot I need to do as a player, as a musician, as a sound creator. I have commissioned 170…

— Evelyn Glennie

I'm making music for people to have fun and party to. I'm also making real music as well. I'm making a lot…

— Murda Beatz

A great song is a great song, whether it's on vinyl or CD or cassette or reel to reel or mp3. Then…

— Moby

And of course there's so much music in and around our family. I had a piano during Christmas because it's obviously useful…

— Ashley Judd

There are certain songs that are sacred. People want to hear them just as they are in their head; they don't want…

— Keith Urban

I think what's cool about Slayer is no matter how old their albums are, it's the one band to me that their…

— Blake Anderson

I have always been drawn to percussion and drums, to bass and piano, in music much more then I am drawn to…

— Dave Matthews

It's all very well to say this or that on Twitter and Facebook, but ultimately, if you are a musician, it is…

— Ryuichi Sakamoto

The river was always there inside of me, but I was very shy. I could see that this was my path. I…

— Paula Cole

It's just nice to have people around and see people actively trying to construct a community of mutual support around music.

— Julien Baker

Finger-picking, in general, is a hypnotic thing. I feel like I'm more A.D.D. all the time, so the music has to be…

— Kurt Vile

I constantly tour every year, around the clock. That's how I make my living, and I do very well. Because I have…

— Shaggy

“God's word will produce with your level of understanding. The much you can understand it, the more wisdom you are privileged to…

— Patience Johnson

I wanted to make something that sounded very pure, organic, and personal. I wanted to make music that was timeless.

— Lenny Kravitz

I'm not technically adept at music, but I'd love to be part of a discussion of where progressive rock ends and country…

— William Shatner

Musicals look beautiful and great and fun, but man, when you're getting into it, you got to be on top of it.

— Haaz Sleiman

Bach in general was so good with the violin. He just finds the genius way around his music on the instrument.

— Hilary Hahn

The government recognized immediately that Rap music has enormous revolutionary potential and politicians immediately came together to end it.

— Assata Shakur

I had a slight inclination towards music but I was clueless about what I wanted to achieve in life.

— Sanjay Mishra

My music teacher told me that she didn't even know why I was going to college - I should be a stand-up.

— Heather McDonald

If I make music and people hate it, you know, whatever. I'll die someday, and one day, they will too.

— Billie Eilish

I listen to some rap music. I'm from the Bahamas so I like reggae as well. And then I slow it down…

— Myron Rolle

I'm very proud of it. 'Hunchback' contains some of my favorite music I've ever written in my life.

— Dennis DeYoung

The very best thing for music would be to live next door to a person who listens to loud music so you…

— Dar Williams

Roc Nation is such an incredible, unique team, especially in the music industry. Everyone genuinely loves and cares about each other.

— Rita Ora

One series of notes, high and delicate, sang of a sweet moonlight kiss gone sour; another line of music rippled with regret…

— Sharon M. Draper

If I ever have children of my own, they will read 'Matilda.' They will watch the movie. And you can bet they…

— Mara Wilson

A lot of songs are empowering because everybody who has been through a hard time in a relationship or in their lives…

— Nicole Scherzinger

I really don't see myself being apart from music. I like doing lots of different things. I've been involved in film for…

— Mick Jagger

When I was growing up, it was the religious conservatives that had the moral panic about music and swear words.

— Tim Pool