As a songwriter, I don’t rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.
“As a songwriter, I don’t rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.” Ben Harper
“As a songwriter, I don’t rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.” Ben Harper
“There’s only one proper way a song should go, but you’ve got to be patient enough to let them come together time wise. Sometimes it’s … Read More
“When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone – it’s possible. But creatively, it’s more like painting: you can’t just use … Read More
“To go through this life and see it through – what it really is – and not be insane or addicted, is a minor miracle … Read More
“We figured you could download live shows for days, so we decided to go for a cream-of-the-crop approach, but not just take the best vocal … Read More
“It’s not easy for a mother and son to sing a duet. You can’t just sing about anything.” Ben Harper
“I grew up with the Blind Boys’ music. My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center. I grew … Read More
“Every single time I step into the studio, I say, ‘Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?’ … Read More
“If I’m inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it.” Ben Harper
“I grew up listening to spiritual music, Blind Willie Johnson and folk.” Ben Harper
“If I fall, I fall. I’ll rise up like anybody else.” Ben Harper
“If you don’t like my fire, then don’t come around. Cause I’m gonna burn one down.” Ben Harper
“With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?” Ben Harper
“Folk is bare bones music.” Ben Harper
“We’ve all got stardust in our bones.” Ben Harper
“I knew a girl, her name was Truth. She was a terrible liar.” Ben Harper
“There’s no room in my life for religion. Religion is separation and segregation of God. How can you segregate the Almighty?” Ben Harper
“Wish there was something that I could say or do, I can resist anything but the temptation from you. But I’d rather walk alone than … Read More
“But I would never insult the people that love this music and I would never insult the blessing of music in my life and I … Read More
“I don’t kid myself in thinking that I’m on the front lines. I know the people who are on the front lines. I mean there … Read More