“I've always wanted to make music like people write plays, so I was inspired by writers as much as musicians.” PeopleWritingPlayWantedMusicianInspired Author:St. Vincent
“Ive always enjoyed the enthusiasm of the best studio musicians and, over the years, have collected so many inspired contributions from them.” YearsMusicianInspiredStudiosEnthusiasmEnjoyedContribution Author:Michael Franks
“One musician listens to another musician, and you get inspired and then you do your thing, but it's yours.” MusicianInspired Author:Lenny Kravitz
“I am really inspired by writers, and weirdly - respect music journalists, which I think makes me the exception amongst most musicians. I think it's a craft. I think it's been really neglected - sadly. I think about the days of the great legendary rock critics. Who's going to become that when magazines and newspapers don't pay anyone properly or don't seem to respect the history or research that is required?” ThinkingSeemsPayRocksMusicianResearchCriticsInspiredNewspapersMagazinesCraftsJournalistExceptionNeglectedLegendary Author:Emily Haines
“To me, music and songwriting is... part of the intriguing thing is the creative process; you know, the creative thought process. Relying on that... there is some sort of inspiration there and you can't always put your finger on where it comes from. So, it's always been important for me to have my own thing and, even though I'm inspired by and influenced by many different musicians and styles of music, I was very determined early on to have my own thing. So when I sit down to write I don't necessarily have a particular narrative or message in mind. I'm interested in language and in words.” KnowsWritingMindImportantDifferentInspirationLanguageProcessMy OwnCreativeStyleParticularMessagesMusicianFingersInspiredDeterminedNarrativeSongwritingCreative ProcessIntriguingThought ProcessCreative Thought Author:Page Hamilton
“I know some people really try to avoid music when they're writing and recording, but I am very inspired by so many different musicians, and I need to learn. I sit around and try to play along to certain songs that I really love. It helps you explore new territory. I don't think I listen to enough.” PeopleThinkingKnowsNeedsWritingTryingDifferentEnoughPlayHelpingCertainSongMusicianInspiredTerritoryNew TerritoryVery Inspired Author:Devendra Banhart
“I'll leave it to other people to evaluate the legacy of my book, but I'm very moved when musicians tell me that they've been inspired by my book.” PeopleBookMusicianMovedInspiredLegacyEvaluate Author:Michael Azerrad
“Music reflects the time that it's being made in, and so certainly, the music that's being made in 1986 by a 14-year-old kid will reflect some magic of 1986 for him if he's an inspired and creative musician.” IfsYearsMadeKidsCreativeMagicMusicianInspired Author:Chrissie Hynde
“I'm inspired by artists and musicians. There are so many wonderful and talented people in the world. I love discovering new music, new writers, or new art.” PeopleWorldArtArtistInspiringWonderfulMusicianInspiredDiscoveringNew MusicTalented Musicians Author:Alicia Keys
“Being a part of a band is easier to brainstorm, and it's fun - you're encouraged and inspired by the others. In this band, it's especially that way for me, because they're my favorite musicians - they've been my favorite musicians for so long, and I get to play with them now. A lot of times onstage, I'm overcome with admiration or something, which also means that you need to step up, you need to really bear down to match the level of musicianship or artistry. It's really challenging.” MeanLongFunChallengesMusicianOvercomingInspiredMy FavoriteAdmirationArtistryStep Up Author:Brendan Benson