13 Bradley Joseph Quotes
Bradley Joseph shares heartfelt, lyrical thoughts on piano music and its emotional truth.
Bradley Joseph quotes
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The piano is always true to me. In times of despair, happiness, and joy, its mood is always my own.
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I am a composer first and foremost, and have always believed that being able to write memorable melodies is what sets musicians apart. My songs bring images to the listener's mind. The object is to transport my listeners to another place, some place sacred and spiritual that will make them glad they took the ride.
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Basically, I write from a two person standpoint. First, I let the song take hold and I put down the idea as a raw emotional statement. Then I let it breathe and come back, approaching from more of an objective point of view. This allows me to rediscover the true meaning I intended in the beginning, shedding new light on how I can best represent that to the listener. Musically I try to connect a common bridge between such exhilarating feelings as performing at the Acropolis, to the emotions each and every one of us feel everyday. In the end, a good melody will always stand the test of time.
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All the information you need is available to you to have a successful career in music, if you're paying attention, and not closed off to anything. Remember, Perseverance is King.
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A lot of musicians don't learn the business. You just have to be well-rounded in both areas. You have to understand publishing. You have to understand how you make money, what's in demand, what helps you make the most out of your talent.
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All the songs were composed and arranged by Joseph, who clearly loves to layer sonic textures in melodies that continually delight the heart and the ears alike.
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One strength of Bradley Joseph as an artist has been his keen ability to write inspiring music with appropriately titled songs that express that thought non-verbally. ...There is no doubting that Bradley Joseph holds up the legacy of Solo Journey in fine fashion. There are no diminishing returns here, just attributes of elegance, grace and beauty. That said, The Journey Continues has a wonderfully calming effect that will blissfully wash away your cares and concerns.
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The influence of years of touring with Yanni is apparent in the richness of Joseph's sound, but his musical voice is his own.
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...all the songs are solid compositions and are performed with sincerity, grace, and an abundance of technique.
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Instead of attempting to fuse elements of different cultures like everyone else, he chose to rely on what he knows best - simple arrangements with assured piano playing.
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I am a composer first and foremost, and have always believed that being able to write memorable melodies is what sets musicians apart.
Music allows a person to express their deepest thoughts, thoughts that cannot be expressed with just words. I am often asked how I begin a song or develop a melody from nothing. That is the spiritual aspect of creating. Finding something deep within yourself that can only be created by you.
Time and persistence has shown me that I can succeed at sharing my art with others as a musician while running my own music business. And that kind of success is as good as I could have ever wished for.