"Music Related Quotes"
As a bass player, you GOTTA have that "BOTTOM"! Not only do you have to keep the time down tight - which is an art in itself - but you also have to keep the harmonic foundation for the band. You also need to look good and be professional doing it! So hats off to the bass player and let's put on a show to remember!
Band leaders
Band leaders must possess multiple musical talents, to be the nerve center that links the audible and visuals to the audience with each performance. You must be in tune with every action happening on stage, to support your band mates, the music, the audience and the dynamics between all variables in order to ensure a "harmonious buzz" throughout the evening, night after night after night! Quite the task! But what a rewarding feeling of accomplishment... What a thrill!
"All musicians are potential band leaders.” Thelonious Monk
"It's a great thing about being a musician; you don't stop until the day you die, you can improve. So it's a wonderful thing to do.” Marcus Miller
"When I'm on stage, I'm trying to do one thing : bring people joy.” James Brown
"You see, we are here, as far as I can tell, to help each other; our brothers, our sisters, our friends, our enemies. That is to help each other and not hurt each other.” Stevie Ray Vaughan
"The man who never dreams, goes slowly mad.” Thomas Dolby
"Sometimes you can get too caught up in trying to think about the coordination. it's got to be about the feel.” Steve Jordan