Albums Quote by Cliff Martinez

I'm free to make music - I'm sitting on about 40 or 45 new songs that I can't wait to put out.

— Cliff Martinez

I've never tried to work chronologically. I don't think I have the discipline to do that.

— Cliff Martinez

I was in the Chilli Peppers at the time and I asked myself, would I be able to wear a sock on my genitals…

— Cliff Martinez

There's nothing worse than a director that keeps changing their mind. Because, unlike the directors I work with, I'm not decisive at all.

— Cliff Martinez

I like challenges and I definitely would like to be more of a chameleon.

— Cliff Martinez

I like directors that give their composer a juicy role in their films. Some films have a small, minor role for music, some have…

— Cliff Martinez

I want to be known for having a recognizable style. I believe having your own personal identity is what makes you competitive. On the…

— Cliff Martinez

For me, the work begins with a rough cut of the film. I can't do much with the script. I've tried to write music…

— Cliff Martinez

I'm kind of conservative. I like to build on what I've done in the past and try something new.

— Cliff Martinez

I got fed up with being in bands. I spent a couple of years touring the country in a smoked filled band, doing lots…

— Cliff Martinez

If I had kids, I don't think I would recommend they pursue a career in music.

— Cliff Martinez

I guess I'd like to have my cake and eat it, too. I want to be known for having a recognizable style. I believe…

— Cliff Martinez