Herb Alpert Quotes

Brazilian music has been a part of almost every record I've done, and I'd eventually like to record an entire album of Brazilian music.

Cartola is an artist from Brazil who didn't record until much later in his life, but had a big influence on a lot of famous artists down there, like Gilberto Gil. I discovered his music recently when I was in Brazil.

For me Brazilian music is the perfect mix of melody and rhythm. It just bubbles rhythmically. If I had to pick just one music style to play if would be Brazilian.

I have to say, I have an affinity for Bossanova. It's very warm-sounding to me - lush and simple. I like that.

There's an album by Antonio Carlos Jobim - the album with 'The Girl From Ipanema.' That's the most seductive music ever.

Brazilian music has many of the ingredients that I strive for in my own music: Strong melodies and a disciplined but intense rhythmic concept, and interesting harmonies.

The way we do music in Brazil is very different because we are so moved by music; we grow up with that.

My interested in Brazilian music stemmed from wanting to find a musical identity other than the salsa and meringue that I was inundated with in Venezuela as a child.

I love bossa nova. It's the most beautiful genre of music in the world.

I've been down there 6 times and there's nothing like Brazilian percussion.

This is sort of not expected, but I would love to produce a record for Missy Elliott. It would be totally different, but she makes party music. 'Lose Control' was my favorite song when I was in 5th or 6th grade.

I never really thought I was going to be a singer, honestly. I never listened to singers; I always listened to rap music.

I am a lover of all sorts of different music. I love blues and every piece of music that I have listened to has become an influence.

My second record I used a producer, which was frustrating in a way, because I think a lot of the punky spirit and provocative nature of the lyrics didn't come across - the music was pretty.

I really didn't try to make an effort to make urban music, but I am a product of my inspirations.

I'm influenced by all types of music.

Latin music has many international influences - pop, rock, country, Brazilian sounds, and alternative styles.

Three 6 Mafia have been around for a long time; we've made a lot of music. Anybody's music can influence anybody. I've heard people say that our music has influenced such and such, and it could be true, and it could not.

When it comes to writers and poets, for me it's Vinicius de Moraes. He's one of the greatest lyricists ever.

Music's always been a huge part of my life, and my first record came out in 1981.

Someone like Katy Perry - I like her writing because I listen to music as a songwriter. I like a lot of her songs - like, 'Firework' is a song that I think I could write.

Years ago, I went to Brazil and fell in love with it. I really like the music, samba, bossa nova, the language and the people.

I know Brazilian music. I have worked with Brazilians many times.

Latin music is universal.

I don't know that Dilla was the father of neo-soul as much as he was highly influential in that time when he was doing what he was doing at his best… Dilla's influence transcended genre and it transcended region.