Quote #16 - J.Cole

Today's quote goes to rapper, J.Cole! Enjoy!

"I don't live for the accolades. I'm more so about the music. Making it, and putting it out. Those are the two best feelings." ~ J.Cole

I don't live for the accolades. I'm more so about the music. Making it, and putting it out. Those are the two best feelings.
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I don't live for the accolades. I'm more so about the music. Making it, and putting it out. Those are the two best feelings.
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J.Cole

Sincerely,
Julian.

Quote #15 - Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire)

Today's musician quote is from frontman of rock band, Memphis May Fire, Matty Mullins!

"I just wanted you guys to know that it's possible to come out in top, even when you're the underdog." ~ Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire)

Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire)

Sincerely,
Julian. 

Quote #14 - Hans Zimmer

Today's musician quote goes to composing artist, Hans Zimmer!

"If something happened where I couldn't write music anymore, it would kill me. It's not just a job. It's not just a hobby. It's why I get up in the morning." ~ Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer

Sincerely,
Julian. 

If something happened where I couldn't write music anymore, it would kill me. It's not just a job. It's not just a hobby. It's why I get up in the morning.
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If something happened where I couldn't write music anymore, it would kill me. It's not just a job. It's not just a hobby. It's why I get up in the morning.
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If something happened where I couldn't write music anymore, it would kill me. It's not just a job. It's not just a hobby. It's why I get up in the morning.
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Quote #13 - Skylar Grey (also known as 'Holly Brook')

I'm coming home, I'm coming home,
Tell the world, I'm coming home,
Let the rain, wash away,
All the pain, of yesterday,
I know my kingdom, awaits,
And they've forgiven my mistakes,
I'm coming home, I'm coming home,
Tell the world, I'm coming...

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Today's artist quote goes to Skylar Grey, also known as Holly Brook!

"The best thing that can happen is that a song you've written will live in the world so people can hear it." ~ Skylar Grey/Holly Brook

Skylar Grey/Holly Brook

Sincerely,
Julian.

Quote #12 - Bob Marley

Don't worry, 
About a thing,
Cos' every little thing,
Is gonna be alright!

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Our artist quote of the day goes to the one, the only, Bob Marley!

"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain." ~ Bob Marley

Bob Marley

Sincerely,
Julian.

Quote #11 - Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park, Fort Minor)

Our last quote for today is from musician, rapper, producer, and vocalist from rock band, Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda!

"As a creative person you just get an idea in your head, and sometimes you just can't shake it off." ~ Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park, Fort Minor)

Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park, Fort Minor)

Sincerely,
Julian. 

Quote #10 - Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy)

Today's first quote is from the lead singer of rock group, Fall Out Boy, Patrick Stump!

"Advice? Focus on the craft. Study the greats. Try and understand how and why they made the writing choices they did. Then, start by copying them...just as an exercise. See if you can do similar things. Learn how to write a song like so and so. Then, when you've done that, write a song like yourself. Learn to color within the lines before going outside them.” ~ Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy)

Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy)

Sincerely,
Julian. 

Quote #9 - Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)

It's time for a little Ozzy!

"What is this? It's music to get a brain seizure by." ~ Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)

Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath)

Sincerely,
Julian.

Quote #8 - Paul McCartney (The Beatles, Wings)

Hello all,

Today's last artist quote is from none other than Sir Paul McCartney of The Beatles! =) Enjoy the wise words, =P. Thanks for all the support everyone!

"One of my biggest thrills for me is sitting down with a guitar or a piano and just out of nowhere trying to make a song happen." ~ Paul McCartney (The Beatles, Wings)

Paul McCartney (The Beatles, Wings)

 
Sincerely,
Julian. 

Quote #7 - Liam Gallagher (Oasis, Beady Eye)

Hello all,

Today's first artist quote is from former lead singer and front-man of rock band staple, Oasis. Liam Gallagher.

"I don't know what any of my songs are about. I don't sit down to write about anything. They're about whatever you want. I don't pick subjects. I just start." ~ Liam Gallagher (Oasis, Beady Eye)

Liam Gallagher (Oasis, Beady Eye)

Sincerely,
Julian. 

Quote #6 - Adam Young (Owl City, Sky Sailing, Port Blue, Swimming With Dolphins)

Hello all,

This is the last artist quote for the day, and last post of Draftboard for the night! I love you all, thank you for sticking around, and supporting my blog! Till next time, peace out to all my drafters!

"Writing music is like tasting the sky. It keeps me dreaming in color." ~ Adam Young (Owl City, Sky Sailing, Port Blue, Swimming With Dolphins)

Adam Young (Owl City, Sky Sailing, Port Blue, Swimming With Dolphins)

Sincerely,
Julian.

Quote #5 - Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)

Hello all,

Our third musician quote today, is in the following of lead singer and front-man from band "Rise Against," Tim McIlrath.

"Music speaks to people at a level that is much more universal and can kind of trigger things in the listener in ways that other forms of communication can't." ~ Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)

Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)

 
Sincerely,
Julian. 

Quote #4 - Lupe Fiasco

Hello all,

This second quote of today is from artist, and rapper, Lupe Fiasco.

"I can't play any instrument for the life of me, but I know what I want to hear." ~ Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco

Sincerely,
Julian. 

Quote #3 - Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)

Hello all,

Today's musical quote is from late musician of rock band, 'Nirvana,' Kurt Cobain. 

"Punk is musical freedom. It's saying, doing and playing what you want. In Webster's terms, 'nirvana' means freedom from pain, suffering and the external world, and that's pretty close to my definition of Punk Rock." ~ Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)

Kurt Cobain (Nirvana)

Sincerely,
Julian.

Quote #2 - Brandon Boyd (Incubus, Sons Of The Sea)

Hello all,

Featuring the lead singer and front-man of alternative rock band, 'Incubus,' this quote is from Brandon Boyd.

"Music has always been my back door to life. It is important for people to find something that excites them. I like the concept that if you do what excites you, you will be rewarded generously, whatever form reward takes, which is not necessarily money." ~ Brandon Boyd (Incubus, Sons Of The Sea)

Brandon Boyd (Incubus, Sons Of The Sea)

Sincerely,
Julian.

Quote #1 - Jared Leto (30 Seconds To Mars)

Hello all,

This is the first post of Draftboard's mini-section, 'Quotes to Remember.' In this section I will post one, a couple, or many quotes a day, that I think could help a songwriter, musician, or artist broaden their minds, and help them along the day.

Here's the first quote to be posted, enjoy! =)

"Music is subjective to everyone's unique experience." ~ Jared Leto (30 Seconds To Mars)

Jared Leto (30 Seconds To Mars)

Sincerely,
Julian.