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.
How can you live in the Northeast? - Paul Simon
How can you live in the Northeast?
- Paul Simon
Poverty is not an act of God. It is the result of flawed policy, and that is a moral challenge. - Paul Simon
Poverty is not an act of God. It is the result of flawed policy, and that is a moral challenge.
I've got nothing to do today but smile. - Paul Simon
I've got nothing to do today but smile.
These are the days of miracle and wonder. - Paul Simon
These are the days of miracle and wonder.
Journalists should be people in whom there is at least a flicker of hope. - Paul Simon
Journalists should be people in whom there is at least a flicker of hope.
The trick is, as I know it, is to care like hell and not give a damn at the same time. - Paul Simon
The trick is, as I know it, is to care like hell and not give a damn at the same time.
When I was a young reporter, the great vice among journalists was whiskey. Today, it's cynicism. - Paul Simon
When I was a young reporter, the great vice among journalists was whiskey. Today, it's cynicism.
A fundamental requirement, overriding any other for this job, is an understanding of deafness-what it is and how it affects the educational experienc… - Paul Simon
A fundamental requirement, overriding any other for this job, is an understanding of deafness-what it is and how it affects the educational experienc…
The students of Gallaudet have sent a powerful message across this country! - Paul Simon
The students of Gallaudet have sent a powerful message across this country!
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