The whole point of working and practicing your whole life is so that you're ready when that moment arrives; when the inspiration arrives, you are ready to be at the disposal of inspiration. John McLaughlin More Quotes by John McLaughlin More Quotes From John McLaughlin I think I'm built like a painter. I have friends who are painters and they reflect a similar psychological attitude towards their work. They don't know what's coming next, they just wait for the message, for orders to come and then off they go on their next project. John McLaughlin attitude order thinking In a way records are like paintings. Instead of using paints and brushes we use sounds and instruments. John McLaughlin use sound way Everyone can lock into the rhythm on a tune. It's organic in nature. It connects the band as a whole and connects the band to the audience. John McLaughlin locks band tunes In a certain sense, these were lessons I learned by playing with Indian musicians. The rhythmic forms that they use are very complex, and very challenging. In order to play in fifteen, or eleven, or seven or even five, you have to have mastered that time in order to be able to be free with the music. John McLaughlin challenges play order There is really no spiritual message that I'm trying to convey with my music, it's just a personal thing. I really believe that the more personal we get, in a way, the more universal the implications. John McLaughlin spiritual trying believe At the risk of sounding hopelessly romantic, love is the key element. I really love to play with different musicians who come from different cultural backgrounds. John McLaughlin keys love-is romantic Interplay and interaction are the integral parts of music - they're as important as the notes. John McLaughlin notes musician important The moment you start to talk about playing music, you destroy music. It cannot be talked about. It can only be played, enjoyed and listened to. John McLaughlin playing-music enjoyed moments When I hear a great musician, I can feel his life inside the music. John McLaughlin musician inspiring funny The mathematics of rhythm are universal. They don't belong to any particular culture. John McLaughlin rhythm mathematics culture I never read comics growing up. I didn't have money and I don't like to touch paper. John McLaughlin growing growing-up paper When the music arrives in my mind, it gives me the direction and the form at the same time. It's integrated into the music itself. John McLaughlin form mind giving I was dealing with a lot of spiritual questions like "Who am I?" "What is God" "What is the meaning of life?" All of these questions that I think we can either face head on or choose to ignore, it's up to us. John McLaughlin meaning-of-life spiritual thinking I just want to keep exploring music and hopefully the orders will keep coming in and I'll be able to keep growing the interior and exterior sides of my life. John McLaughlin growing want order The biggest government waste: The death penalty. An individual death-penalty case could climb to $100 million, much of it spent at the litigation level. Also, DNA evidence has exonerated nearly 300 death-row inmates. John McLaughlin levels dna government I have a great affection for Indian culture and music. John McLaughlin great affection music culture When I was five, I heard the end of Beethoven's 'Ninth Symphony' with my mother, and I got goosebumps all over my body. John McLaughlin over end body mother The guitar l learned on was probably worth $4 or something, but it was priceless to me. It meant so much. John McLaughlin worth something me guitar The Beatles, they brought a whole new dimension to pop music. Of course, the psychedelic period is much more interesting to me, starting with 'Rubber Soul' and on to the 'White Album.' Great, great records. I was such a Beatles fan. I was very sad when they broke up. John McLaughlin me sad music soul I don't have any message in the music. Music will be fine as long as you take care of yourself. John McLaughlin yourself you music long
