Little things Quote by Benmont Tench
“I try to find little things that you can do to move the song along and things that serve the song.”
About This Quote
Focus on small, supportive actions that enhance the overall piece rather than dominating it.
In simple terms: Small contributions that serve the whole are valuable.
Key Takeaway
Add subtle, purposeful details to improve the whole.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
craftsmanship
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
creative
musical
When to use this quote
- band rehearsals
- studio recording
- live performance
Key Concepts
musical arrangement
songwriting
supportive roles
Questions to Reflect On
- What small element can you improve without stealing focus?
- How does your contribution serve the larger goal?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on minor details can distract from the main message.
![“Some things need to be a song. Some things need to be a play. Some things need to be a painting. Some things need to be-though I'd never be a choreographer-some things might ought to be a dance [laughs]. I've found that exploring an idea in different ways, it gives you different opportunities.” quote by Andy Wilkinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/724/andy-wilkinson-41009_choreographers_some-things-need-to-be-a-song-some-thing_2684398.jpg)
![“I played a couple of ideas and then had this unusual texture underneath which was like this little granulated kind of pipe organ almost like a scratchy record which he started [inaudible] brilliantly. "Oh I love that song." And when things go fine, it's good. So he started loving that song and…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/824/a-r-rahman-4481_couple_i-played-a-couple-of-ideas-and-then-had_282296.jpg)
