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“Something has to happen between you and the public, some interface that lets the public in on what you're doing.”

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Ry Cooder, born on March 15, 1947, is an American musician and music producer. Known for his unique blend of blues, country, and world music styles, he is also a prominent figure in film music. more

“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.”

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“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.”

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“There are those who make music and movies in a linear way: They plan them, they have a script. Of course, you have to have a script sometimes, but that alone isn't enough.”

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“You have to be able to improvise and respond to what's going on around you. Then you might get a good piece of work done.”

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“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.”

People Paranoid

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“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.”

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“I decided that I wanted to be a voice on every animated cartoon in the history of the world - even shows that haven't been on the air for a very long time, that's going to be harder to pull off.”

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“I've always enjoyed animation and voiceover work. That's something that I've been proactive about.”

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“I don't watch anything on a regular basis - I tend to binge-watch things.”

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