Brian Wilson - Music Quotes

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It's funny how people are pickin' up on our music now, you know? I think it's wonderful that people like our music.

Brian Wilson

All of us have the privilege of making music that helps and heals — to make music that makes people happier, stronger and kinder. Don't forget: music is God's voice.

Brian Wilson

I would have the musicians keep playing over and over again till the sound made sense. I worked overtime on that; I worked hours to get it right. If the sound didn't make any sense, then I wouldn't know what to do — I'd be lost! It's instinct that tells me. I have an instinct for music, or a feeling about it, and I'll have my feelings guide my hands.

Brian Wilson

When people hear music that is spiritual it gets through. Music that is Godlike and loving gets through. I don't have any power in this world, but I have spiritual power. I think God gave me my music and my talent. I'm trying to get across a feeling of spirituality; I think I have a spiritual influence on people.

Brian Wilson

I wanted to write joyful music that made other people feel good. That's what I tried to do for the past 27 years.

Brian Wilson

I think because I felt so sad I had to bring out my feelings, and try to create music that would make me and all my friends feel better.

Brian Wilson