When the band plays fast, you play slow; when the band plays slow, you play fast.
MILES DAVISI always listen to what I can leave out.
More Miles Davis Quotes
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You have to know 400 notes that you can play, then pick the right four.
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Some musicians play with their heart, you know what I mean? I don’t know what to tell a person that can’t – if you can’t tell a person what you’re talkin’ about when they’re rushin’ or droppin’ the tempo, you get somebody else.
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You can dominate a game if you dominate on the line… We’re just going to have to go out there and work hard and blow people off the ball, and let our runners do what they do best.
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Food makes my mind sluggish.
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Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself.
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I know what I’ve done for music, but don’t call me a legend. Just call me Miles Davis.
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All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.
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If you understood everything I say, you’d be me!
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I think the greatest sound in the world is the human voice.
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A painting is music you can see and music is a painting you can hear.
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If you sacrifice your art because of some woman, or some man, or for some color, or for some wealth, you can’t be trusted.
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Music is an addiction.
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Coltrane, you cant play everything at once!
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Certain drummers drop time, and I like to play on top of the beat.
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I don’t care if a dude is purple with green breath as long as he can swing.
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