Billy Sherwood
Billy Sherwood
William Wyman "Billy" Sherwoodis a musician, record producer, and engineer...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionGuitarist
Date of Birth14 March 1965
CountryUnited States of America
building process studio taking wing
So I'm actually in the process of building another studio of my own in my house, taking over a wing of the house.
gentle giant heard influences stayed
And when I heard Yes, U.K. and Gentle Giant it was something that really got me interested. And those influences has stayed with me.
When you're a songwriter and you click with someone, you tend to want to keep writing with that person.
influenced sound yes
I was so influenced by Yes then that things started to sound very much like Yes.
choose drive driving gonna porsche
It's like: you could be driving in a Porsche or in a Jaguar, you're still gonna get to the same destinations. It's just how you choose to drive them.
sometimes groove studios
Sometimes I hear a drum groove in my head and I rush down to my studio.
different kind enjoyed
I have always enjoyed different kinds of music.
father leader musical
I grew up in a very musical family, my father was a musician and a big band leader and made records.
journey pay attention
Don't pay attention to what anyone is telling you about your personal journey just keep going, because that's what it's all about.
creating feelings mind
I love the feeling of creating pictures in someone's mind just by spelling out the right lyrical combination.
play and-love music-and-love
I love all Yes music and love to play it live, but I'm most interested in making new music with Yes.
writing enjoy
I also write poems, so that is something that I really enjoy.
waiting trying records
I've been trying to make records and I describe it almost like a "movie for your ears" where it's a little unconventional in its shape and form, but there's something that's intriguing in keeping you wanting to wait and see the next frame of film, except in here what's coming around the corner for your ears.
purpose done boards
So for my studio purposes, I know that I'm in my studio with technicians who've done amazing things to my board and to my power amps and I know what I can deliver out of my studio.