Oh, yeah. I know Dizzy. For years he's been my buddy way, way, way back. Dizzy is one of the most astute guys and one of the most learned guys in the world and knows exactly what he's doing musically.
I think some people just have an innate musical ability, and I'm lucky enough to be one of those people.
My big brother Ryan was funny and unfailingly kind. He was one of the most talented musicians you might encounte, and had a prodigious ability to pick up any instrument and play it by ear within the span of a single day.
The Doors were never that good as musicians.
If an apprentice does not hear what a master hears, is then that quality not present in the music? Yes and no. In the world in which the apprentice lives no.
By many peoples' standards, my playing is very primitive but by punk standards, I'm a virtuoso.
Can't no man play like me.
I'm a slow learner. When people are so talented or facile at picking up an instrument and playing covers, like Yo La Tengo, I admire that. But I could never do that.
I grew up having an ear for what was hot and was not - what sounds good in music and what doesn't.
Frank's bands could play the hardest stuff and make it seem like no big deal.
Hopefully, I have a certain amount of what you call musical talent.
My actual taste in music is pretty bad, I think.
I think all kids are creative, so I wouldn't say my kids are geniuses. But they immediately respond to music. And they've got great rhythm!
I'd say I'm really, really good for a 16-year-old, which is where I peaked. I'm impressive, but not classically trained, not a concert pianist.
When I auditioned for my high school band the band director was excited because my father was known to be a great musician. When he heard me, he said 'Are you sure you're Ellis's son?'
I'm not a complete moron like most musicians whom I've met.
There are some people who are just plain great at making music. That's not who I am.
Although they can do it all the time, you know, they're far better than me, on a musically, on a theoretical music level. You know, they're out of my league.
To put it in musician's terms, my chops are good.
I was born with music inside of me, and that was the first flower that bloomed on my tree, but I was the highest key in my school and also the lowest key, seen?
I know I'm a strong performer. I'm not an evolved musician.
I actually think that I'm a genius; not to toot my own horn or anything, but I think I'm a musical genius.
I've known Shawn for several years. And he's just an amazing talent. He's a great writer, a marvelous, marvelous guitar player, and plays really good fiddle.
Bass players are always the intellectual kind, but nobody knows it.
I have huge respect for the musical aptitude and intellect of listeners in India. They appreciate genuine, quality music.
