Genetics do play a role in how you consciously or subconsciously manifest your true self. Ben Harper consciouslygeneticmanifest Change image and share on social
I've never made a record that didn't sound better than what was in my head - that's sort of my rule. Ben Harper haveheadmake Change image and share on social
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone - it's possible. But creatively, it's more like painting: you can't just use the same colours in every painting. It's just not an option. You can't take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences. Ben Harper artcolourcreatively share on social
I grew up with a heavy diet of gospel, folk, and blues because those are kind of the cornerstones of traditional American music. Ben Harper americanbluecornerstone Change image and share on social
Sometimes I think to talk too much about music almost cheapens it. Ben Harper cheapenmusictalk Change image and share on social
Every single time I step into the studio, I say, 'Can I still do this? Do I still have it? Have I ever had it?' I suppose there's a good amount of self-loathing that goes into any form of artisanship. Ben Harper amountartisanshipform Change image and share on social
The advice I have for new artists is this - write great songs and play them live as often as possible. Get residencies all over town and crush it. Ben Harper adviceartistcrush Change image and share on social
You look like gold. I've been fooled before, but now I know I've made the mistake in the past. But now I, now I know the difference from gold and brass. Ben Harper brasdifferencefool Change image and share on social