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I actually don't see that strong of a connection between my background as a rock 'n roller and my early films. In a way I think your musical identity in film work is determined by the jobs that come your way. ↗

— Cliff Martinez

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I don't want to be typecast as the 'ambient guy' or someone who only does electronic scores. I think most of the work that comes my way is because people feel they know me musically. ↗

— Cliff Martinez

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I got fed up with being in bands. I spent a couple of years touring the country in a smoked filled band, doing lots of drugs and being really unhealthy. ↗

— Cliff Martinez

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I guess I'd like to have my cake and eat it, too. I want to be known for having a recognizable style. I believe having your own personal identity is what makes you competitive. On the other hand, I would like to be versatile and be challenged to go in new directions. ↗

— Cliff Martinez

#cake #challenged #competitive #directions #eat

I see no business in life but the work of Christ. ↗

— Henry Martyn

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I guess what I've learned is that there are no boundaries when it comes to imagination. It's limitless. ↗

— Cliff Martinez

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I live in Topanga Canyon, which is like a faux-rustic enclave in Los Angeles. I love the sounds of all the critters outside - the frogs, owls, crickets, and birds. Some of the birds around here are pretty accomplished musicians. You can learn a lot from them. ↗

— Cliff Martinez

#angeles #around #birds #canyon #frogs

I think music will be created algorhythmically, all the things that we do will be boiled down to a little computer program. ↗

— Cliff Martinez

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A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running. ↗

— Groucho Marx

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I want to be known for having a recognizable style. I believe having your own personal identity is what makes you competitive. On the other hand, I would like to be versatile and be challenged to go in new directions. ↗

— Cliff Martinez

#challenged #competitive #directions #go #hand