Paul Simon
Paul Simon
Paul Frederic Simonis an American musician, singer-songwriter and actor. Simon's fame, influence, and commercial success began as part of the duo Simon & Garfunkel, formed in 1964 with musical partner Art Garfunkel...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFolk Singer
Date of Birth13 October 1941
CityNewark, NJ
CountryUnited States of America
moving thinking play
Instead of thinking in terms of chords, I think of voice-leading; that is, melody line and bass line, and where the bass line goes. If you do that, you'll have the right chord. [These voices] will give you some alternatives, and you can play those different alternatives to hear which one suits your ear... Keep the bass line moving so you don't stay in one spot: if you have an interesting bass line and you roll it against the melody, the chords are going to come out right.
song moving stories
I see a correlation between short stories and songs, because of their length and for what they're meant to evoke. Combine certain words with melodies and it all becomes very moving.
moving alcohol drug
I stepped outside to smoke a J and when I came back to the room, everybody just seemed to move.
moving artistic-life interesting
My whole artistic life has always been about change, change, change, move on, move on. It's the only thing I find interesting.
improve justice motivation proper revenge system
It is not a deterrent. It is in a very real sense a revenge by society. ... Revenge is not a proper motivation by the government. Justice should be our aim. I think these recommendations ... will improve our system of justice,
lonely eye gone
Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
song sound glory
Somewhere in a burst of glory / Sound becomes a song.
heart love-is losing
Losing love is like a window in your heart...
two voice harmony
How much can you do with two voices? You can sing thirds or you can sing fifths or you can do a background harmony.
track people break-out
Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do.
art facts enough
Facts can be turned into art if one is artful enough.
hero generations pops
Every generation throws a hero up the pop charts.
islam ems disagreement
The Wisdom is old, the Koran is old, the Bible is old. Disagreements? Work 'em out.
lines poverty pockets
It's outrageous to line your pockets off the misery of the poor; It's outrageous, the crimes some human beings must endure...