As long as the songs are strong, I think you can express yourself in any style and have it be soulful and have it be your own voice.
BEN HARPERDon’t let what you have to heal from blind you to how much there is to heal for.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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I refuse to age disgracefully in rock ‘n’ roll.
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There’s something in everyone only they know.
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The woman in you is the worry in me.
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You’re living life in real time, man, and we’ ve got a good amount of work to do for each other. Hiding is not an option and you’re going to step out and you’re going to make mistakes.
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Genetics do play a role in how you consciously or subconsciously manifest your true self.
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I love being on the road, I love playing.
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I can change the world With my own two hands Make a better place With my own two hands Make a kinder place.
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My family owns a music store in Claremont, California, called The Claremont Folk Music Center.
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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.
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If it comes out sounding like Dixieland jazz or classical or punk or rock or even slightly metal, that’s because that’s where I’m going to find inspiration.
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I knew a girl, her name was Truth. She was a terrible liar.
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My choice is what I choose to do and if I’m causing no harm it shouldn’t bother you. Your choice is who you choose to be and if you’re causin’ no harm, then your alright with me.
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It’s not easy for a mother and son to sing a duet. You can’t just sing about anything.
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The music is in the lead here, and a large part of this, I have no idea what I’m doing. I feel a closer bond with the craft of songwriting, stronger than I ever have.
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The advice I have for new artists is this – write great songs and play them live as often as possible. Get residencies all over town and crush it.
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