Music Quotes - Page 2

Talent is a burden not a joy. I am not of this planet. I do not come from you. I am not like you.

The key to longevity is to learn every aspect of music that you can.

None but ourselves can free our minds.

How do you explain what it feels like to get on the stage and make poetry that you know sinks into the hearts and souls of people who are unable to express it

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.

I cannot write in verse, for I am no poet. I cannot arrange the parts of speech with such art as to produce effects of light and shade, for I am no painter. Even by signs and gestures I cannot express my thoughts and feelings, for I am no dancer. But I can do so by means of sounds, for I am a musician.

A guitar is more than just a sound box... it is part of your soul.

The marvels of God are not brought forth from one's self. Rather, it is more like a chord, a sound that is played. The tone does not come out of the chord itself, but rather, through the touch of the musician. I am, of course, the lyre and harp of God's kindness.

Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.

We're running into a lot of new problems today because of what we emphasize in this culture. The word 'success' to the average person means earning a lot of money and having a home, two cars, children in college. Success to me is entirely different to what success is to the average person. Success is being a successful human being in terms of pursuing what you believe in. If you believe in making paintings, writing poetry, writing music. If this is what you really want, you're successful to yourself. But to be successful to your culture means to sell yourself short of what you really want

My music is the spiritual expression of what I am — my faith, my knowledge, my being...When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people, to help humanity free itself from its hangups...I want to speak to their souls.

I'm only myself when I have a guitar in my hands.

I still believe that music is one of the greatest gifts that God gave to man.

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold.

Music is my life and my life is music. Anyone who does not understand this is not worthy of God.

To play without passion is inexcusable!

Jazz is not just music, it's a way of life, it's a way of being, a way of thinking.

Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.

Artists are people driven by the tension between the desire to communicate and the desire to hide.

As long as we live there is never enough singing.

I've been a woman for a little over 50 years and have gotten over my initial astonishment. As for conducting an orchestra, that's a job where I don't think sex plays much part.

Invest yourself in everything you do. There's fun in being serious.

Technically, I'm not a guitar player, all I play is truth and emotion.

Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.