The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio…well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.
BRIAN WILSONGershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
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I consider myself to be a crusader of love. I try to spread love around the world as best I can because I know I have a handle on love.
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Humor – it helps to make the vibe better – it loosens up the vibrations.
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I hate those old falsettos, I really do, and it’s embarrassing since I’ve grown up.
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Every now and then I hear voices in my head, but not very clear. I can’t understand what they are saying. It’s a mental illness. I have been diagnosed as a manic depressive.
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I can write songs, I’ve had songs in movies, but I can’t compose film scores, you know?
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You know Chuck, Buddy, and Elvis paved the road The roots are deep inside us It’s the rhythm in our soul.
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I’ve never written one note or word of music simply because I think it will make money.
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Love and mercy that’s what you need tonight. Love and mercy to you and your friends tonight.
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Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of ‘That Lucky Old Sun’ was inspired by ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ – not influenced, but inspired.
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I meditate and I also think about meditation. Which is funny. I think about Maharishi, about just the idea of meditating. It gives me something.
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I sit and I write automatically. I don’t really try to write. My subconscious mind takes over and writes the songs for me. Songs come very easily for me. When I’m inspired, it takes me 20 minutes to write a song.
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I believe that music is God’s voice.
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I think cursing is a bunch of malarkey.
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I get off on hearing other people’s voices. I like voices: they’re my favourite things on records.
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You don’t really know what to believe until the Government denies it.
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