Billy Sheehan Professions : BassistBorn : March 19, 1953 Browse All Authors Quotes From Billy Sheehan Music is always changing and the changes are unpredictable. Billy Sheehan music-lovemusic-ismusic I didn't follow the standard rules of bass playing, and many musicians on many different instruments who became noteworthy for their unique or particular style did a very similar thing. Billy Sheehan stylemusicianunique As far as current inspiration, I'm listenting to a lot of flamenco, because the techniques used for flamenco can be adapted to playing bass. Billy Sheehan basstechniqueinspiration Be honest with yourself and the way you act when you hear music. That way, when people watch, they'll see something from your heart and soul, and as a result will communicate your feeling and thought much better. Billy Sheehan soulheartpeople I believe the best persona to be onstage is the one that comes naturally. Billy Sheehan personai-believebelieve I gave up a lot of things in exchange for my success. Billy Sheehan gave-up I try to do my absolute best for the people who come see me play. Billy Sheehan playtryingpeople I plan on doing a lot more work on my own, and discovering and doing more. Billy Sheehan discoveringmy-ownplans I'm very honored and thankful if someone says something nice about my playing, but in general I'm very critical of what I do. Billy Sheehan criticalthankfulnessnice It is never easy for anyone to have success in music. Billy Sheehan congratulationseasy I listened to many different types of instruments and music, and have always tried to look at the bass as an instrument as opposed to only a bass. Billy Sheehan hypnosisdifferentlooks It was also important for me to have a burning desire to achieve something worthwhile on that instrument, and I devoted many many many hours with little or no compensation to perfecting whatever I could, because I loved it so much. Billy Sheehan burningimportantdesire Very often I suspend my musical sensibilities to enjoy music as a fan. Billy Sheehan enjoymusicalfans History has repeated itself many times througout the ages. Billy Sheehan age I've been an amature inventor for a long time. Billy Sheehan long-timeinventorlong It's not art, it's science. Billy Sheehan bassart I love a lot of reggae, but Ive never had the opportunity to play with any reggae guys. Billy Sheehan fdaplayopportunity I'm a fan of many different styles of classical and symphonic music. Billy Sheehan stylefansdifferent And no again: My studio is not a first or any step toward becoming any type of businessman on my part. Billy Sheehan becomingstepsfirsts My home studio is my private instrument for me only. It's not intended to record anyone but me. Billy Sheehan instrumentonlymehome Similar Authors Ashley Purdy bassist Bill Laswell bassist David Hood bassist David Ellefson bassist Dan Feiszli bassist Horace Panter bassistAll Authors
