“I never set out to write songs about the world around me... it just kind of came about as a result of paying more attention to things.” WorldWritingKindSongResultsAttention Author:Iris DeMent
“If you call attention to yourself at the expense of the song, that's the cardinal sin.” IfsSongSinAttentionExpensesCardinals Author:Benmont Tench
“I learned early on that I could get a lot of attention by singing and writing little songs, so it was like throwing nuts to a monkey... I just couldn't get enough.” WritingLittlesEnoughSongAttentionLearningSingingThrowingNutsMonkeys Author:Dolly Parton
“In my older songs, I used to hide behind fictional characters to deflect attention away from myself.” CharacterUsedSongBehindsAttentionFictional Character Author:Mika
“I always tell up-and-coming DJs you have to really love what you do and find that interest to drive you. It requires so much attention to detail, and it takes up a lot of your time. You hear a song, and there are so many little pieces that make that song work. It requires a lot of patience, diligence and resilience.” LittlesSongInterestAttentionPiecesDetailsResilienceWorking ItDiligenceDjsAttention To Detail Author:Steve Aoki
“If you want to understand a nation, look at its dances and listen to its folk songs - don't pay any attention to its politicians.” IfsWantLooksSongNationsPayAttentionPoliticianDanceFolksFolk Songs Author:Agnes de Mille
“We're going to sing about things that matter to us. The balancing act is to present these ideas but also make the music exciting and sort of fun enough that even if you're not paying attention to the lyrics, you might still like the songs anyway. That's the idea.” IfsStillsIdeasMatterEnoughMightSongFunAttentionExcitingPay AttentionThings That MatterBalancing Act Author:Conor Oberst
“When I first heard John Smith my attention was captured by his sweet, earthy voice and fine craftsmanship, but what drew me in was his heart. It's clear that he's lived the pain in his songs and that his optimism is hope born of wisdom. That's a rare thing and a gift to all who hear him.” FirstsHeartPainSongVoiceBornAttentionClearHeardSweetFineOptimismCapturedCraftsmanshipRare ThingsJohn Smith Author:Tom Kimmel
“My theme song is always: "Pay attention to your viewer. Follow them."” SongPayAttentionPay AttentionThemeViewers Author:Anne Sweeney
“Yoga has had a profound effect on my songs and performances. I don't meditate in the traditional style of sitting and doing nothing. I prefer the zen of paying attention, such as the meditation of yoga flow, or walking meditations. I also consider singing, surfing and gardening to very meditative.” SongAttentionMeditationEffectsStyleWalkingSingingYogaSittingFlowPerformancesProfoundTraditionalPay AttentionGardeningSurfingDoing NothingWalking Meditation Author:Jason Mraz