I believe that music is God’s voice.
BRIAN WILSONI meditate and I also think about meditation. Which is funny. I think about Maharishi, about just the idea of meditating. It gives me something.
More Brian Wilson Quotes
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All of the artists did such a beautiful job I can’t thank them enough. I’m just honored that ‘God Only Knows’ was chosen. ‘God Only Knows’ is a very special song. An extremely spiritual song and one of the best I’ve ever written.
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I’m doing good. I’ve had a slight nervous breakdown in the ’60s. I got through that. And I got through the ’70s. And I was in a doctor’s program during the ’80s and then I met Melinda and we’ve been together ever since. I’ve got a happy life.
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Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disneyland, having fun.
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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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So it’s 1976 and we’re still riding on our past success. I mean I’ve gone on like that for I don’t know how long.
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There’s nothing greater than a girl…. Well a kid, your daughter, but that’s a girl too.
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You’re called a genius by people, and then your whole life you become the part.
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I have an instinct for music, or a feeling about it, and I’ll have my feelings guide my hands.
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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 earned my famous name.
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The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.
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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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I like the piano – I’m always about 15 feet away from a piano.
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I think in terms of emotions. And feelings. So sometimes what I say may not always be clear. But creatively, there’s a lot to be said for that way of thinking.
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Any article’s good. Long as it’s publicity, I think that’s all that matters. I think it’s advancement for my career.
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