People ask what was the first piece of music I wrote. There was no first piece. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes music people piece
When I came across something I liked, I wanted to find out as much as I could about it. This was as true of hearing Hoagy Carmichael for the first time as it was later when I first heard Boulez. Richard Rodney Bennett boulezcarmichaelfind Change image and share on social
I just scribbled away and eventually a C-major chord was there. I didn't ever decide I was going to be a composer. It was like being tall. It's what I was. It's what I did. Richard Rodney Bennett chordcomposerdecide Change image and share on social
I was a catastrophe at Science and Games, but the good thing about Quaker schools is that they encourage you in those subjects for which you show an aptitude. Richard Rodney Bennett aptitudecatastropheencourage Change image and share on social
I'm always writing lyrics. I have so many lyrics on so many stray pieces of paper. Everywhere. Abbie Cornish lyricpaperpiece Change image and share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social