I've often thought that my background in rock 'n' roll has gone to waste in film work. My background was that I was a rock 'n' roll drummer and I don't think I used drums in my first ten years of film scoring. Cliff Martinez backgrounddrumdrummer share on social
I want to be known for having a recognizable style. I believe having your own personal identity is what makes you competitive. On the other hand, I would like to be versatile and be challenged to go in new directions. Cliff Martinez challengecompetitivedirection share on social
Pop music is a fashion, and fashions come and go. The public retires you as their tastes change. Cliff Martinez changefashionmusic Change image and share on social
I think music will be created algorhythmically, all the things that we do will be boiled down to a little computer program. Cliff Martinez algorhythmicallyboilcomputer Change image and share on social
I don't want to be typecast as the 'ambient guy' or someone who only does electronic scores. I think most of the work that comes my way is because people feel they know me musically. Cliff Martinez ambientelectronicfeel Change image and share on social
I'm free to make music - I'm sitting on about 40 or 45 new songs that I can't wait to put out. Cliff Martinez freemakemusic Change image and share on social
For me, the work begins with a rough cut of the film. I can't do much with the script. I've tried to write music to a script prior to seeing the film, but I've found it turns out to be a waste of time. Cliff Martinez begincutfilm share on social
I was in the Chilli Peppers at the time and I asked myself, would I be able to wear a sock on my genitals at the age of forty and they proved me wrong because I guess they're still doing it. Cliff Martinez ageaskchilli Change image and share on social
I work at home but average 15,000 to 18,000 miles per year on my Honda. Cliff Martinez 000averagehome Change image and share on social
I guess I'd like to have my cake and eat it, too. I want to be known for having a recognizable style. I believe having your own personal identity is what makes you competitive. On the other hand, I would like to be versatile and be challenged to go in new directions. Cliff Martinez cakechallengecompetitive share on social
