“Some things I like to do better than other things, but I've got to say that in the end, the thing that makes it the most interesting for me is who you're with, you know? It's people that make the difference in just about any field, right?” PeopleKnowsEndsDifferencesInterestingFieldsMost Interesting Author:Ry Cooder
“Once you feel that you've learned some skills and you know how to make records, the next thing is, "Do we ever get to make one that people will really like?" Because then we'll have something to do.” PeopleKnowsFeelsNextKnow HowRecordsSkills Author:Ry Cooder
“Most folks, when they see movies or hear records, need something that they find pulls them in, draws them in, and appeals to them beyond just the notes. For a record to be memorable and great, it has to have something of this quality. Exactly what that is, I don't know, but I think it has something to do with an atmosphere, an environment that is appealing and attractive. And the people that inhabit this environment have... almost a message for the rest of the world.” PeopleThinkingKnowsWorldNeedsQualityRecordsEnvironmentMessagesDrawsNotesFolksAppealsAtmosphereAttractiveMemorable Author:Ry Cooder
“I just feel that music is a great life, because it's very rewarding. It's a gratification. You do this for yourself, and you also do this for other people.” PeopleFeelsMusic IsGratification Author:Ry Cooder
“You have to be around people you trust; otherwise you can't do anything - you're afraid, you're paranoid, and you can't do any work.” PeopleParanoid Author:Ry Cooder
“The environment is rarely put on tape, or if it is, it's so abstract that most people never realize it. They just don't know what it means. But if you can show it to them, then that's what becomes the main instrument.” PeopleIfsKnowsMeanShowsRealizingEnvironmentInstrumentsAbstractTape Author:Ry Cooder
