Greatest Quotes

[brandondrury]

For a powerful musical concept to really hit home, it sometimes takes a special way of wording it. I'm calling this thread "Greatest Quotes" as I hope to highlight when a person sums up a point perfectly.

On the subject of the Mac / PC issue:
Get a Mac if you want to, but don't be led to believe that its the answer to becoming a recording engineer. Or anything for that matter.

Originally Posted by richiebee

Get a Mac if you want to, but don't be led to believe that its the answer to becoming a recording engineer. Or anything for that matter.

On the subject of Songwriting / Writer's Block:

Originally Posted by Twangler

You can continue to wait for a lightning bolt of inspiration to drop out of the sky or you can take command by writing, writing and writing until you plow through to the other side of that wall of resistance.

On the subject of acoustic guitars / instruments:

Originally Posted by Charlie_M

But the thing is that it doesn't matter the cost of it - only matters that it has its own unique voice and the only real question is whether that voice ends up being flattering to your song, recording space, and signal chain. Seems like a good idea to me.

On the subject of practicing an instrument:

Originally Posted by banjobkp

Hello!
Every professional musician I have ever spoken about practice always talk about using the metronome. So don't be an ass and think that you don't have to. (Trust me, we are all asses!)

On the subject of demanding extreme "sound quality" out of state of the art equipment

Originally Posted by richiebee

..it isn't all about state-of-the-art. It's about delivery of a message.

On the subject of the high end recording gear

Originally Posted by fbeehler

Hey, I am not a Luddite, and I wouldn't trade my Pro Tools rig for a cassette 4track, but frankly the amount of fun I have had recording music has never been a function of the gear involved, but the people I have worked with, the relationships I have forged, and the sheer joy of creating art. A great song is a great song even if recorded with a tin can and string! Don't worry about having that megabuck preamp or that Neumann mic, begin where you are, and have fun!

On the subject of singing

Originally Posted by sparqee

A pro spends so much time playing their instrument that it becomes an intuitive tool of personal expression. A pro (typically) loves playing their instrument so much that they constantly strive to not only improve their existing skills but explore new methods of expression.
- Sparqee

[Twangler]

Thank you, Brandon!

I feel honored to be included in your new "Greatest Quotes" section. What a great idea ...creating this spot I mean!

Twangler

[Vulconizer]

Cool idea here, Brandon.

[MetalDave]

I like this one! I hope to see more greatest quotes as long as it is not overdone.

[brandondrury]

When I see something awesome and I actually remember that I started this "Greatest Quotes" thread, I add it. I think most of it is my mood.

Brandon

[Vulconizer]

I got one for you...

Confucius say " Man with hand in pocket feel cocky all day ".