Songwriting isn't a choice. You're either called upon to bear the burden, or you're not. It's not all fun and games. — Mark Kozelek Copy Share Image
But there's a thin line between songwriting and arranging. ... Recording at home enables one to eliminate the demo stage, and the… — Warren Zevon Copy Share Image
We definitely set out to make a great 'radio' record. We set out to write great hooky choruses-but with verses that said… — LeAnn Rimes Copy Share Image
People just didn't write songs that were so directly emotional in those days. They still don't. Part of Hank's [Williams] thing was… — Michael McCaul Copy Share Image
I like using concrete imagery, but I don't feel that's what it's about. It's a combination of concrete and abstract to take… — M. Ward Copy Share Image
Traditional songwriting, to us, is where the experimental nature comes in. We're all involved with so much outside activity with really hardcore,… — Thurston Moore Copy Share Image
It all comes together. It's - that's the way it's always worked for me with songwriting. — Tracy Chapman Copy Share Image
Paul Simon once said that a songwriter's supreme challenge was being complex and simple at the same time-writing songs with lasting depth… — Paul Zollo Copy Share Image
Those are the magical songwriting moments, when you have a partner that clicks like that. That's a dream come true, man. — Sammy Hagar Copy Share Image
I'd trusted my fan base, I'd trusted the my gut, and I'd trusted the music. ...the real experts are out there in… — Eric Church Copy Share Image
The melodies were melodies that anybody could sing or hum or whistle. And the words were just about that simple. I think… — Don Helms Copy Share Image
Musicians always have music in their heads about their perceptions of the world. — Pattie Boyd Copy Share Image
“so much of the world is plunged in darkness and chaos... So ring the bells that still can ring Forget your perfect… — Leonard Cohen Copy Share Image
I learned how music works dealing with Jermaine Dupri, and I learned how image works dealing with Puff Daddy. ... Singing is… — Usher Copy Share Image
Songwriting is my main thing. I know that I'll do that for the rest of my life. — Emeli Sande Copy Share Image
I think I have to work to write a happy song. I write them carefully; they're simple and they're about when it's… — Rickie Lee Jones Copy Share Image
The classic, quote/unquote, craft of songwriting still works; it still is relevant. — Ryan Tedder Copy Share Image
I wanted to be part of pop culture, so I started songwriting, and I got signed to my first record deal. — Bebe Rexha Copy Share Image
Every sentence has its drumbeat. rhythm is one of the most powerful dimensions of language: it separates tribes, united families, soothes children,… — Marilyn Chandler McEntyre Copy Share Image
I love my complexion, but like so many of us, in the early years at primary school, I grew up thinking that… — Laura Mvula Copy Share Image
When I began writing, it was a cosmic thing: Inspiration! Wham! Short spurts of time when I felt out of touch with… — Ann Reed Copy Share Image
Every time I write a song, it's different. I'm all about the rhythm of the words and the melody. Musically, you gotta… — Dan Bern Copy Share Image
I didn't even know the industry of songwriting existed. I thought everybody sang songs and they were only singing the songs that… — PJ Harvey Copy Share Image
