I think there’s a certain magic that comes from being creative.
BRETT DENNENThings aren’t always as they appear. I’ve been believing things to be a certain way because I want them to be that way. I build up illusions in my head.
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I also love fall, when it starts to rain, or even just before the rain – that is the most inspiring thing.
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The ocean inspires me because there’s the energy of the water moving.
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I think there’s a certain magic that comes from being creative.
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The mountains inspire me because they are just still and they have such a strong, quiet presence that feels very old.
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People really respond to the songs when I play them in concert. Every song comes from a different place emotionally or from a different headspace.
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Everyone wants to know what kind of music their favorite artist listens to. It feels good to. I don’t try to dwell on that too much though.
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What I strive to do with songwriting is be really honest, authentic and try to be open and share that with people. I choose that over trying to be clever, poetic, or lyrical.
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The people at festivals are much more open to dance and just sing along. They come right up to the stage and they’re very thankful.
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I’m a big believer in that old cliché of thinking globally and acting locally.
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I love being creative, and for me it doesn’t matter what it is – whether it’s art or music or just daydreaming.
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A sunny, happy day is beautiful, but when it’s moody, and storm is coming, there’s an energy in the air.
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When you get to say something in a song you’re not directing it necessarily at one person. When it’s in a song it’s easier to get it out. I don’t really worry so much about it when I’m writing a song.
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Nature inspires me because it’s so peaceful. It makes me have an inward experience. It makes me reflective and nostalgic.
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I think anyone who is an artist or writer or owns their own business or whatever can agree that when you come up with something on your own, it’s an addictive feeling.
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Nothing has happened too fast, nothing has happened too slow. It has been a mellow rise, and I’m thankful for that. I haven’t lost my head, and I haven’t lost my desire to keep growing.
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