Band Quote by Guy Garvey
![“I think 'Elbow' were considered successful even before [2008's] Seldom Seen Kid because we were living off the band. We have a great manager who keeps our coffers topped off, and we give ourselves a sensible wage with a view to having three fallow years between records. We always make sure we have…” quote by Guy Garvey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6cc/guy-garvey-38208_band_i-think-elbow-were-considered-successful_255322.jpg)
“I think 'Elbow' were considered successful even before [2008's] Seldom Seen Kid because we were living off the band. We have a great manager who keeps our coffers topped off, and we give ourselves a sensible wage with a view to having three fallow years between records. We always make sure we have enough money to make a record and not be pressured time-wise.”
About This Quote
The band prioritizes financial stability and creative freedom by planning earnings and taking breaks between albums.
In simple terms: Plan finances to sustain artistic work.
Key Takeaway
Balance income and creativity.
Themes
music
financial planning
creativity
career management
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
strategic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- tour budgeting
- record label negotiations
- artist residencies
- personal finance workshops
Key Concepts
Sustainable artistry
budgeting for creatives
long‑term planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How to fund artistic risk?
- What is the ideal break length?
A Different Perspective
May limit spontaneous creativity.
![“We [Elbow] have had some luck with media syncs in film and on TV. We'd love to do a soundtrack with a really cool director.” quote by Guy Garvey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/068/guy-garvey-38208_cinema_we-elbow-have-had-some-luck-with-media-s_1791069.jpg)
![“I remember going foraging for breakfast in St. Louis once. I saw this one girl sitting in front of the venue, and she made this pink T-shirt with a big heart in the middle of it and a misty picture of our guitarist Mark [Potter]. She was so embarrassed when she saw me. And I was trying desperately…” quote by Guy Garvey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a5b/guy-garvey-38208_big-heart_i-remember-going-foraging-for-breakfast_2424017.jpg)
