Phil Elverum Quotes

My favorite instrument is the snare drum. In Scotland, the snare drum is very prominent in Highland bands. The Scottish style of playing is in my blood. It's a very powerful instrument, but it can also be soothing, like velvet. It's a real challenge for composers.

I play Orange County drums. I love those guys. I've got a four piece kit.

I love drums and still play frequently.

When Mr. Ludwig invented the bass-drum pedal, that's what made the drum set possible.

Dad bought me a toy drum one Christmas, and I eventually destroyed it. I wanted a real drum and he bought me a snare drum. Dad continued to buy me one drum after the other.

I am also a drummer of sorts. I've got an electronic set sitting in my bedroom.

I have a drum set in my dressing room. I play drums to relax and have some fun.

I actually wanted to be a drummer, but I didn't have any drums.

Drumming is my middle name.

I wanted to play drums, and I got a set when I was 14 and just started to play in the house, to the stereo. I liked Ringo Starr, of course. And Sandy Nelson. I had his record, 'Let There Be Drums,' and I'd play along with it.

An uncle gave me a side drum and my mother decided I should have lessons.

I've always kind of had an interest in the drums but nothing else. The drums are the only thing I feel I would be good at, because I'm a very physical person. I've always played sports and stuff. Drums would give me something to do.

I like drums, really, if they're under control.

But I've gravitated more towards the drum set.

I really just wanted to play the drum set and match that. I was never really into the percussion thing.

I am just a guy who plays drums.

I learned to play drums to the 'Blue Album.'

Anybody can be a drummer.

I got my first drum kit when I was six years old.

I just play drums, mate.

My little brother played drums, so we had a drum set over at my house.

As a young kid I never saw myself as a drummer.

I find that drummers are the coolest people in the world. I play a little bit of drums.

I've been playing drums since I was 7.

I started as a drummer. The feet are an extension of that.