Peak Artistic Collaboration

“The great thing about the band was that whoever had the best idea (it didn’t matter who), that would be the one we’d use. No one was standing on their ego, saying, ‘Well it’s mine,’ and getting possessive. Always, the best was used. That’s why the standard of the songs remained high” -Ringo Starr

“My model for business is The Beatles: They were four guys that kept each other’s negative tendencies in check; they balanced each other. And the total was greater than the sum of the parts”. -Steve Jobs

“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, ‘The Beatles did'” -Kurt Vonnegut

“Claiming a favorite Beatle is likened to having a favorite ventricle of one’s heart, which doesn’t make sense”. -Ethan Hawke

If you’re looking for a model of peak artistic collaboration, then look no further than The Beatles.

There’s no better feeling in the world than scaling that artistic mountain together with others you love, respect and admire.

Watch this short “Subway Take” video with Ethan Hawke discussing The Beatles. He nails it.