I think that painting is a very ancient form of expression.
BLACK FRANCISI’m always looking to rock out. But it isn’t really about rocking out versus being mellow, in terms of your personal satisfaction. In the end, you just want to be good.
More Black Francis Quotes
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Most of them are mangled and even have made up stuff in them, that is to say, made up stuff by the writer or editor.
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Bob Dylan is quite a songwriter, and a great singer and musician. I won’t bother with comparing myself to him, but I will say that I heard his records at a very young age and I still listen to all his records.
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Wise is the tongue, wet of perfect thought.
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If I have more creativity that I want to get out of me, I try to find other ways than pursuing solo records so much.
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Some people think, “Oh, just go do that thing you used to do before.” But it just doesn’t work like that. It’s a lot more mysterious or slippery.
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I listen to Neil Young and jazz and classical stations and, if my girlfriend’s driving, it tends to be Hall & Oates.
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You should never rely on interviews with musicians as being factual.
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The first thing that inspires any song is a chord progression. When I have one I really like, I get into the lyrics even more.
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For some artists the live performance is the chicken before the egg of writing or recording of repertoire. For other artists the writing or recording of repertoire is the chicken before the egg of live performance.
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We sing some song that we made up but I don’t want to make a record like that.
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I think everybody has a painter inside of them somewhere.
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If you’re a good band then the filter of the band is pretty strong.
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I’m really inspired by the interplay of visual art and music, a total artistic environment where there’s sound and visuals.
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I have two step-kids and one of my own on the way. That’s three college funds.
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I’ve got a small, loyal audience, which is great. And I appreciate that. They’re there for me every time.
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