As a songwriter, I don’t rush. I may sit on lyrics for two years before the music hits.
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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 lightning in a bottle and you got the song. But oftentimes it shows up.
“There’s only one proper way a song should go, but you’ve … Read More
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 chase you around, I’d rather fall myself then let you drag me on down.
“Wish there was something that I could say or do, I … 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 would never insult myself by playing uninspired music.
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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 the same colours in every painting. It’s just not an option. You can’t take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences.
“When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives … 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 for anyone.
“To go through this life and see it through – what … 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 or the best performances.
“We figured you could download live shows for days, so we … Read More
It’s not easy for a mother and son to sing a duet. You can’t just sing about anything.
“It’s not easy for a mother and son to sing a … Read More
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 up with a heavy diet of gospel, folk, and blues because those are kind of the cornerstones of traditional American music.
“I grew up with the Blind Boys’ music. My family owns … 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?’ I suppose there’s a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship.
“Every single time I step into the studio, I say, ‘Can … Read More
If I’m inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it.
“If I’m inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue … Read More
I grew up listening to spiritual music, Blind Willie Johnson and folk.
“I grew up listening to spiritual music, Blind Willie Johnson and … Read More
If I fall, I fall. I’ll rise up like anybody else.
“If I fall, I fall. I’ll rise up like anybody else.” … Read More
If you don’t like my fire, then don’t come around. Cause I’m gonna burn one down.
“If you don’t like my fire, then don’t come around. Cause … Read More
With so many people to love in my life, why do I worry about one?
“With so many people to love in my life, why do … Read More
Folk is bare bones music.
“Folk is bare bones music.” Ben Harper
We’ve all got stardust in our bones.
“We’ve all got stardust in our bones.” Ben Harper
I knew a girl, her name was Truth. She was a terrible liar.
“I knew a girl, her name was Truth. She was a … Read More
There’s no room in my life for religion. Religion is separation and segregation of God. How can you segregate the Almighty?
“There’s no room in my life for religion. Religion is separation … Read More
Life is short and if you’re looking for extension, you had best do well. ‘Cause there’s good deeds and then there’s good intentions. They are as far apart as Heaven and Hell.
“Life is short and if you’re looking for extension, you had … Read More