Brad Delson Quotes

Comedy is like music, and the way to make the best music is to have skilled musicians in your band.

The limitations and parameters of a band is something I've always enjoyed: so many creative people coming together and raising the music to places we'd never get on our own.

I surround myself with incredible musicians who inspire me to always do my best.

I have no want or desire to solo. I'd rather create melodies and accompanying parts.

Being a songwriter is really the base of being an artist, for me.

Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.

I guess something people wouldn't expect me to listen to are artists like Alicia Keys. But she is so incredibly talented. She has this huge voice and great work ethic, which I really respect in an artist. She is also very humble and gracious and devoted to her skill.

What I have to do as a musician is do everything that is not on the music.

An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.

I'm fortunate I have this coterie of musicians around me to help take music to next level. Being surrounded by so much creative energy, so many creative people really feeds that creativity in me.

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.

Soul is a colourless thing. I don't think you have to be a black person to be automatically soulful. I respect Justin Bieber and Justin Timberlake; they do what they do. For me, my philosophy has always been 'contribution before competition.'

It really comes down to Mick. He's the one who was constantly trying to get these five people in one room together. This is his love, his baby. It's his band, and there's nothing more he loves to do than get up on stage and play with us.

Working as a musician, I have to constantly generate new material, so school keeps me sharp. Reading and writing all the time helps me to be a better songwriter.

Sometimes one of us will have a riff or a bass line from home but it really gels when we come together. We really have a strong special chemistry that we take advantage of when we get together.

I mean, give me a guitar, give me a piano, give me a broom and string, I wouldn't get bored anywhere.

I am inspired by all kinds of players and singers.

I wrote music. I was in a hardcore band when I was 14, and I wasn't good enough to play anyone else's songs, so I had to write my own.

I just want to make the best music of all time with my best friends.

My favorite thing about working with Lady Gaga is really just the sheer level of creativity she brings to the table. And she's really one of the most intelligent people I've ever known. Her intelligence is equaled by her heart.

If you want me to work with you, then come with an idea. Come with music.

I ain't never far away from a pencil and paper or a tape recorder.

Creating a dance is like coming up with a Chuck Berry riff.

Sing your heart out and write the best song you possible can.

I always love working with other creative talent.