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Thurston Moore Quotes

Thurston Moore quotes

American Musician July 25, 1958

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I was surrounded by nature and trying to come to terms with this blissful nature versus the inhumane mentality of war. People were being deluded by someone using the word peace. Thurston Moore
We're like old people now playing music. I'm so glad we stuck it out because it's a lot better. I used to feel kind of anxious. Now our apprenticeship is over. Thurston Moore
I really want to do a book on the history of the no-wave music scene in New York, how it extended out and formed lots of other things. It was such a great visual culture. Thurston Moore
Each member does whatever they want with the song and it totally changes it from whatever idea I hear around it. It turns it into a Sonic Youth song and completely away from it being a solo song. Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore quote: "I certainly don't sit around in the morning making pancakes..."
I certainly don't sit around in the morning making pancakes listening to Whitehouse or anything. Thurston Moore
Traditional songwriting, to us, is where the experimental nature comes in. We're all involved with so much outside activity with really hardcore, experimental music-making. Thurston Moore
We're all very sensitive that Jim has the shortest history with the band. He wants to be somewhat of a free agent. I'm just going to let time dictate how Jim's future evolves. Thurston Moore
Anyone who grows up with parents who are very influential, there are cases where people run away from that if they have parents who are really lame. Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore quote: "No one really gets rich doing this. A couple people do, Black..."
No one really gets rich doing this. A couple people do, Black Sabbath does. We don't sell any records anymore. Thurston Moore
Every now and again, the alternative culture is cherished by the mainstream for what it is, rather than how it should be, like the mainstream popular music. Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore quote: "We never notate our music, so you can try to replicate it, but..."
We never notate our music, so you can try to replicate it, but you don't really have it. Thurston Moore
Lyric writing is an interesting process in Sonic Youth. There's three people writing now, and we've all had a lot of interest and involvement with expression through words. Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore quote: "Kids think of us as being totally over the hill."
Kids think of us as being totally over the hill. Thurston Moore
Buddhism has become a socially recognized religious philosophy for Americans, whereas it used to be considered an exotic religion. Thurston Moore
I never go back and listen to the recorded document. The thrill comes when the balance can be attained. Everyone in the room can have a shared, communal rock experience. Thurston Moore

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