“The mountains inspire me because they are just still and they have such a strong, quiet presence that feels very old.” Quote by Brett Dennen
“Nature inspires me because it's so peaceful. It makes me have an inward experience. It makes me reflective and nostalgic.” InspirePeacefulInwardNostalgic Author:Brett Dennen
“A sunny, happy day is beautiful, but when it's moody, and storm is coming, there's an energy in the air.” BeautifulEnergyAirStormSunnyMoodyHappy Day Author:Brett Dennen
“I also love fall, when it starts to rain, or even just before the rain - that is the most inspiring thing.” FallRainFalling In LoveMost Inspiring Author:Brett Dennen
“If I hear a really good song it's like, oh man, I want to write a song that good. But the urge to create mostly comes from nature, weather and I think it just effects me.” IfsThinkingMenWantWritingSongEffectsWeatherUrges Author:Brett Dennen
“I'm a very typical yoga-practicing musician; I do it when I can. I'm not hardcore about it. A lot of my lyrics talk about celebrating life and working through pain. I think that's what yoga's about, getting rid of, moving energy and letting it flow through you.” ThinkingI CanPainMovingEnergyMusicianYogaFlowCelebrateTypicalHardcoreCelebrate Life Author:Brett Dennen
“The people at festivals are much more open to dance and just sing along. They come right up to the stage and they're very thankful. That's one thing I really appreciate about the yoga culture, that the people are very thankful. They come up to you as much as any fan would, but they express sincere gratitude and I appreciate that.” PeopleCultureOne ThingFansStageGratitudeYogaAppreciateCome UpSincereFestivalsUp To YouVery ThankfulSincere Gratitude Author:Brett Dennen
“What I strive to do with songwriting is be really honest, authentic and try to be open and share that with people. I choose that over trying to be clever, poetic, or lyrical.” PeopleTryingShareHonestStriveCleverPoeticSongwritingLyrical Author:Brett Dennen
“Bringing up issues that are hard to deal with is a challenge for me, and I think that's what draws me to song writing.” ThinkingWritingHardSongChallengesDealsIssuesDraws Author:Brett Dennen
“For some reason I can articulate my feelings better in song. I wish it would come out better in regular life too though. The issue is that I struggle with is that I'm worried about what people think, or how they'll react to whatever it is I have to say, and obviously that's not a good thing.” PeopleThinkingI CanReasonFeelingsSongWishStruggleIssuesGood ThingsWorriedFeel Better Author:Brett Dennen
“When you get to say something in a song you're not directing it necessarily at one person. When it's in a song it's easier to get it out. I don't really worry so much about it when I'm writing a song.” WritingPersonsSongWorryEasier Author:Brett Dennen