First time Quote by John Densmore
“You know, another jazz drummer, Ed Thigpen, who played with Oscar Peterson way back - it was the first time I ever heard rivets in a cymbal. And then I heard that Chico Hamilton had them too, and I went, 'Oh, that's it. I'm taking that for my sound.' And it worked well on 'Riders On The Storm,' so that's one thing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stones documentary, 2015
Describes discovering a unique cymbal sound and adopting it, influencing his music.
In simple terms: Found a new sound and used it creatively.
Key Takeaway
Embrace and experiment with new ideas.
Themes
creativity
music
innovation
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
personal
musical
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- live performance
- studio recording
Key Concepts
sound design
influence
musical technique
Questions to Reflect On
- What other sounds could reshape a genre?
- How to integrate novel ideas without losing identity?
A Different Perspective
New sounds may not fit all musical contexts.
