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 HARPERThe spirit is what guides my life, and I’m humbly on my knees in thanks for guidance and direction every day. But God is not something to be preached, it’s something to be lived.
More Ben Harper Quotes
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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.
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It turns out that there is something more magnificent than nature. It’s love.
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If I’m inspired and music inspires me, then I will continue to play it.
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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.
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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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Take my hand when you are worried Take my hand when you’re alone Take my hand and let me guide you Take my hand to lead you home.
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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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They say time will make all this go away. But it’s time that has taken my tomorrows and turned them into yesterdays.
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I’ve never made a record that didn’t sound better than what was in my head – that’s sort of my rule.
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Folk is bare bones music.
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Life’s the longest picture you’re ever gonna take.
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All that we can’t say is all we need to hear.
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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.
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Love for me is my North Star. It’s the highest form of grace. And I love that there’s different levels and different ways of showing it, and different representations of it. Whether it’s love shown to a stranger, love to a sibling, your child, your parents, your partner.
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My main concern when travelling around the world is finding a place to skateboard!
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