David-briggs Quote by Neil Young
““Briggs was living in Toronto at the time and had started a studio called Thunder Sound. He recorded the Massey Hall show. He thought this live show should have come out right away and was disappointed and disagreed with my decision to instead put out Harvest-he thought it was not as good as the Massey Hall recording. "It's great, Neil," Briggs said. "Put it out there." But that was not to be. When I heard the show thirty-four years later while reviewing tapes for my archive performance series, I was a little shocked-I agreed with David. After listening, I felt his frustration. This was better than Harvest. It meant more. He was right. I had missed it. He understood it. David was usually right, and when I disagreed with him, I was usually wrong. Every time I go into the studio or onstage, he is missed.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2010
Creative work may be undervalued initially, but time can reveal its true worth and the importance of trusting collaborators.
In simple terms: Time reveals true value of art.
Key Takeaway
Trust collaborators, revisit work later.
Themes
creativity
collaboration
patience
artistic judgment
Mood
nostalgic
thoughtful
Type
musical
reflective
When to use this quote
- studio sessions
- archival releases
- re-evaluation of past work
Key Concepts
music production
recording history
artist ego
Questions to Reflect On
- When did you later appreciate a dismissed idea?
- How do you balance intuition with feedback?
A Different Perspective
Personal bias can cloud judgment of others' ideas.
