Believe Quote by Robby Krieger
![“The chords in 'Light My Fire' are based on [John] Coltrane's version of this song. He just solos over A minor and B minor, which is exactly what we did. Coltrane had played with Miles on Kind of Blue and took the idea of modal soloing over one or two chords farther out than anybody. He was a real…” quote by Robby Krieger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/robby-krieger-36329_believe_the-chords-in-light-my-fire-are-based-on_2709795.jpg)
“The chords in 'Light My Fire' are based on [John] Coltrane's version of this song. He just solos over A minor and B minor, which is exactly what we did. Coltrane had played with Miles on Kind of Blue and took the idea of modal soloing over one or two chords farther out than anybody. He was a real pioneer - he just kept evolving, going where no one had ever gone. He could always attain this state of ecstasy when he played. Live, there was so much energy, you couldn't believe it. He would play for hours. It was indescribable.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Doors – Live Performance Insights, 1968
Innovation builds on past masters, pushing boundaries to achieve ecstatic artistic states.
In simple terms: Learning from legends fuels growth.
Key Takeaway
Study, then innovate.
Themes
music
innovation
legacy
creativity
Mood
enthusiastic
reflective
Type
musical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- songwriting
- instrument practice
- collaborations
- live performance
Key Concepts
modal jazz
improvisation
artistic evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor influences without copying?
- What fuels your creative ecstasy?
A Different Perspective
Originality can be lost in imitation.
