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Music Scene Quotes

The American new music scene is remarkably vibrant Picture Quote #1

I think it’s so dope that I’m here in Chicago and contributing to the music scene that’s thriving. People are so happy Chicago’s shining that everyone is willing to say ‘I represent Chicago.’ That wasn’t always the case Picture Quote #1

Watch MTV and you can see what the music scene is like in England. The Spice Girls? Not a lot of creativity in the commercial area. There are still great musicians in England, but not a lot being heard that much Picture Quote #1

You can’t give up something you really believe in for financial reasons. If you die by the roadside - so be it. But at least you know you’ve tried. Ten minutes in the music scene was the equal of one hundred years outside of it Picture Quote #1

I’m always going to get more of a charge playing Chicago than I will Duluth or some place like that. Just because of the history and the people there are way more knowledgeable than a lot of other cities. It’s an amazing music scene with some great bands and great musicians Picture Quote #1

My dad took me to all the best rock and punk shows when I was growing up and music has always been a part of my life. So I’m very interested in the music scene and I suppose that’s why I’ve ended up going out with musicians. Dave Pirner is still one of my best friends Picture Quote #1

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People like Howlin’ Wolf, bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, john Lee Hooker, nina Simone, captain Beefheart - all of these artists were what I grew up listening to every day of my life. and there’s a very healthy music scene in the west country of England, where I grew up Picture Quote #1

I’ve always liked pop music. There was a bit of a misunderstanding with the avant-garde rock scene, because I think I was sort of swimming the wrong way, really Picture Quote #1

I’m from Louisiana, and that’s where I got my start, in Cajun music. There’s a huge music scene down there centered around our culture. Those are people that are not making music for a living. They are making music for the fun of it. And I think that’s the best way I could have been introduced to music Picture Quote #1

The music scene as I look at it today is a little different from when I was growing up. The percentages are roughly the same - 95 percent rubbish, 5 percent pure Picture Quote #1

These are very difficult times for new artists. Back in the day, a hit song could really seep into a person’s DNA with radio and MTV. A hit today is not the same as a hit twenty years ago. Now there is so much competition, it is very hard to reach the people. The music scene is so overly saturated. There are no gatekeepers like there used to be Picture Quote #1

The music I listen to while writing is really scene-specific. It’s just a great motivator, a way to put myself in the mood Picture Quote #1

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There’s no platform for an unsigned music scene in the main cities - it’s all hyped acts or showcases behind closed doors. I read about artists that are doing it ‘the old-fashioned way’ and touring, as if that’s a unique thing to do - well, that should just be the way it is Picture Quote #1

In the early eighties, there were a lot of artists involved with the music scene. All those young artists, before their careers took off, were into music. Robert Longo used to play some guitar. He had a band for a while. Basquiat had a band. I mean, people were always trying to mix music and art - in fact, I’m guilty of it myself Picture Quote #1

The great thing about the electronic music scene is that everybody can be part of it either by dancing, DJing, or organizing a party Picture Quote #1

World music evokes a feeling. You don’t have to think about the scene that it comes from Picture Quote #1

Both the Beatles and The Rolling Stones broke on the music scene the summer I was in England. I can vividly remember hearing She Loves You in August 1963 Picture Quote #1

Most of my friends are from the music scene Picture Quote #1

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I remember times when the whole music scene was just flourishing Picture Quote #1

A successful current affairs television show seems to be more and more a cross between a music hall turn and a scene in a torture chamber Picture Quote #1

The average Englishman has no idea of the dynamism in the music scene here Picture Quote #1

Ten minutes in the music scene is the equal of one hundred years outside of it Picture Quote #1

Elvis changed the country music scene quite a bit; he almost put country music out of business Picture Quote #1

Rock and roll is dying. It’s frightening to think about the music scene 20 years from now Picture Quote #1

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After all, in today’s music scene every band seems to steal from other bands Picture Quote #1

I'm definitely nostalgic about the music of my youth; The Clash and Fishbone and that whole music scene. I still have all that music to this day. There was some great music going on in the late 70s and 80s Picture Quote #1

I really want to do a book on the history of the no-wave music scene in New York, how it extended out and formed lots of other things. It was such a great visual culture Picture Quote #1

A Deap Vally renaissance is going to begin next year and will be our focus for the start of 2013. They will blow the cobwebs off a music scene that has become just a little bit stale Picture Quote #1

I think, for one thing, all of us remember those teenage years and those songs that we fell in love with and the music scene that we were part of. So, in a certain way, music cuts through time like almost nothing else. You know, it makes us feel like we’re back in an earlier moment Picture Quote #1

I still feel very much an imposter in the whole music scene, which I’m quite happy about to be honest Picture Quote #1

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The American new music scene is remarkably vibrant (Music Scene Quotes) I think it’s so dope that I’m here in Chicago and contributing to the music scene that’s thriving. People are so happy Chicago’s shining that everyone is willing to say ‘I represent Chicago.’ That wasn’t always the case (Music Scene Quotes) Watch MTV and you can see what the music scene is like in England. The Spice Girls? Not a lot of creativity in the commercial area. There are still great musicians in England, but not a lot being heard that much (Music Scene Quotes) You can’t give up something you really believe in for financial reasons. If you die by the roadside - so be it. But at least you know you’ve tried. Ten minutes in the music scene was the equal of one hundred years outside of it (Music Scene Quotes) I’m always going to get more of a charge playing Chicago than I will Duluth or some place like that. Just because of the history and the people there are way more knowledgeable than a lot of other cities. It’s an amazing music scene with some great bands and great musicians (Music Scene Quotes) My dad took me to all the best rock and punk shows when I was growing up and music has always been a part of my life. So I’m very interested in the music scene and I suppose that’s why I’ve ended up going out with musicians. Dave Pirner is still one of my best friends (Music Scene Quotes) People like Howlin’ Wolf, bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, john Lee Hooker, nina Simone, captain Beefheart - all of these artists were what I grew up listening to every day of my life. and there’s a very healthy music scene in the west country of England, where I grew up (Music Scene Quotes) I’ve always liked pop music. There was a bit of a misunderstanding with the avant-garde rock scene, because I think I was sort of swimming the wrong way, really (Music Scene Quotes) I’m from Louisiana, and that’s where I got my start, in Cajun music. There’s a huge music scene down there centered around our culture. Those are people that are not making music for a living. They are making music for the fun of it. And I think that’s the best way I could have been introduced to music (Music Scene Quotes) The music scene as I look at it today is a little different from when I was growing up. The percentages are roughly the same - 95 percent rubbish, 5 percent pure (Music Scene Quotes) These are very difficult times for new artists. Back in the day, a hit song could really seep into a person’s DNA with radio and MTV. A hit today is not the same as a hit twenty years ago. Now there is so much competition, it is very hard to reach the people. The music scene is so overly saturated. There are no gatekeepers like there used to be (Music Scene Quotes) The music I listen to while writing is really scene-specific. It’s just a great motivator, a way to put myself in the mood (Music Scene Quotes) There’s no platform for an unsigned music scene in the main cities - it’s all hyped acts or showcases behind closed doors. I read about artists that are doing it ‘the old-fashioned way’ and touring, as if that’s a unique thing to do - well, that should just be the way it is (Music Scene Quotes) In the early eighties, there were a lot of artists involved with the music scene. All those young artists, before their careers took off, were into music. Robert Longo used to play some guitar. He had a band for a while. Basquiat had a band. I mean, people were always trying to mix music and art - in fact, I’m guilty of it myself (Music Scene Quotes) The great thing about the electronic music scene is that everybody can be part of it either by dancing, DJing, or organizing a party. (Music Scene Quotes) World music evokes a feeling. You don’t have to think about the scene that it comes from. (Music Scene Quotes) Both the Beatles and The Rolling Stones broke on the music scene the summer I was in England. I can vividly remember hearing She Loves You in August 1963. (Music Scene Quotes) Most of my friends are from the music scene (Music Scene Quotes) I remember times when the whole music scene was just flourishing (Music Scene Quotes) A successful current affairs television show seems to be more and more a cross between a music hall turn and a scene in a torture chamber (Music Scene Quotes) The average Englishman has no idea of the dynamism in the music scene here (Music Scene Quotes) Ten minutes in the music scene is the equal of one hundred years outside of it (Music Scene Quotes) Elvis changed the country music scene quite a bit; he almost put country music out of business (Music Scene Quotes) Rock and roll is dying. It’s frightening to think about the music scene 20 years from now (Music Scene Quotes) After all, in today’s music scene every band seems to steal from other bands (Music Scene Quotes) I'm definitely nostalgic about the music of my youth; The Clash and Fishbone and that whole music scene. I still have all that music to this day. There was some great music going on in the late 70s and 80s (Music Scene Quotes) I really want to do a book on the history of the no-wave music scene in New York, how it extended out and formed lots of other things. It was such a great visual culture (Music Scene Quotes) A Deap Vally renaissance is going to begin next year and will be our focus for the start of 2013. They will blow the cobwebs off a music scene that has become just a little bit stale (Music Scene Quotes) I think, for one thing, all of us remember those teenage years and those songs that we fell in love with and the music scene that we were part of. So, in a certain way, music cuts through time like almost nothing else. You know, it makes us feel like we’re back in an earlier moment (Music Scene Quotes) I still feel very much an imposter in the whole music scene, which I’m quite happy about to be honest (Music Scene Quotes)

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