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Jerry Harrison quotes

American Musician February 21, 1949

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Jerry Harrison quote: "But when you're beginning, you should try to focus on..."
But when you're beginning, you should try to focus on something you love and your own way of doing things. Jerry Harrison
I think we could have done a lot more great music, so I was disappointed that we didn't continue making records and touring, but it's hard to argue with 10 good years. Jerry Harrison
Music has become a bigger business, and with that there is more pressure to succeed; I think that it creates a negative pressure for being creative. Jerry Harrison
I think that technology has both introduced new sounds but also allowed an increasingly painterly approach to recording music as you can now paint over what you've done and more and more refine an existing performance. Jerry Harrison
I think my voice worked out fine, but it was a lot of work for me. And I was very self-conscious about it. I was a bit self-conscious about writing lyrics too. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions..."
I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali -..."
Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and..."
Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and improve what's already there. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song."
The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "My other advice is to start writing songs and singing right away."
My other advice is to start writing songs and singing right away. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out."
I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "That said, everything's important, and every musician who..."
That said, everything's important, and every musician who plays on the record is an integral part of it. Jerry Harrison
Most bands have a sound that they're already identified with, so for the producer it becomes a process of helping them find their muse in the studio to make a record that will not only satisfy them artistically, but will also do something in the marketplace. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the..."
For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right. Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison quote: "I had previously been in the band the Modern Lovers with..."
I had previously been in the band the Modern Lovers with Jonathan Richman. Jerry Harrison

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