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Arranging Quote by Warren Zevon

“But there's a thin line between songwriting and arranging. ... Recording at home enables one to eliminate the demo stage, and the presentation stage in the studio, too. ... And I think it's safe to say that the single very impressive figure to me was Merle Haggard. ... Dylan can do no wrong…” quote by Warren Zevon
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“But there's a thin line between songwriting and arranging. ... Recording at home enables one to eliminate the demo stage, and the presentation stage in the studio, too. ... And I think it's safe to say that the single very impressive figure to me was Merle Haggard. ... Dylan can do no wrong. ... Glenn Gould was my hero. Glenn Gould was my idol. I loved him. ... I loved Hendrix. I mean, really, really loved him. As if he were one of the great classical composers. And he was. That's how I saw him.”

Warren Zevon

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1990

He discusses the blurred line between songwriting and arranging, the impact of home recording, and his admiration for musical legends.

In simple terms: He talks about music creation and his heroes.

Key Takeaway

Embrace diverse influences in music.

Themes

music creation home recording inspiration legends

Mood

thoughtful appreciative

Type

musical educational

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • studio production
  • personal artistic development

Key Concepts

artistic process musical heritage technology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does technology change music?
  • Who inspires your own art?
A Different Perspective

The view may idealize past artists without critique.

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