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16 quotes by Jerry Harrison

Jerry Harrison Background information Birth name Jeremiah Griffin Harrison Born (1949-02-21) February 21, 1949 (age 65) Milwaukee, Wisconsin United States Genres New wave, indie pop, rock and roll, art rock Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, record producer Instruments Vocals, keyboards, guitar Years active 1971–present Labels EMI, Sire/Warner Bros. Records Associated acts Talking Heads The Modern Lovers Jeremiah Griffin "Jerry" Harrison...
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My other advice is to start writing songs and singing right away.

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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... →

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Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and improve what's already there.

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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.

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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... →

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But when you're beginning, you should try to focus on something you love and your own way of doing things.

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For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right.

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I had previously been in the band the Modern Lovers with Jonathan Richman.

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I see myself as the buffer between the band and the record company.

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I think being eclectic is bad when you're just starting out.

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I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records.

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Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them.

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That said, everything's important, and every musician who plays on the record is an integral part of it.

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