Clowns Quote by Mark Kozelek
“Red House Painters were doing cover songs before our first record deal. I remember live shows where we did an AC/DC song; I think we did 'Send In The Clowns' by Judy Collins. We did 'The Star Spangled Banner,' which came out on our third record.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music magazine, 1990s, discussing Red House Painters
The band covered various songs early on, showing eclectic influences before their first record deal
In simple terms: Early covers show the band’s diverse influences before their debut
Key Takeaway
Recognize early influences shape artistic identity
Themes
music
influence
cover songs
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
musical
narrative
When to use this quote
- band formation
- record production
- live performance
Key Concepts
artistic evolution
genre blending
Questions to Reflect On
- How did early covers affect the band’s later sound?
- What value do covers bring to artistic growth?
A Different Perspective
Covers may mask original creative voice
![“Jordan [Ruddes], he learned that way, and that's what he knows how to do. That's how he kind of approaches all music, whether it's to learn a cover song that we're going to play, or to review Dream Theater music - he always uses charts. That's what he knows. I really rely a lot more on memory.” quote by John Petrucci](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4c8/john-petrucci-2141_approach_jordan-ruddes-he-learned-that-way-and-th_645451.jpg)
