Punk was defined by an attitude rather than a musical style. – David Byrne
Im not suggesting people abandon musical instruments and start playing their cars and apartments, but I do think the reign of music as a commodity made only by professionals might be winding down. – David Byrne
Its a fundamental, social attitude that the 1% supports symphonies and operas and doesnt support Johnny learning to program hip-hop beats. When I put it like that, it sounds like, Well, yeah, but you start to think, Why not, though? What makes one more valuable than another? – David Byrne
You create a community with music, not just at concerts but by talking about it with your friends. – David Byrne