Jerry Harrison Quotes & Sayings

“My other advice is to start writing songs and singing right away.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

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