I'm so into music that I just stop and listen, whenever there's music on. That's the problem with being a musician for so long. I can get lost in the bassline, fascinated with the arrangement, curious about the production. I can't shut it out. Derek Sivers arrangementbasslinecurious share on social
The flame that is naturally clear always gives the most light and heat. If I could blend my talent for poetry and music into one, the light would burn still clearer, and I might go far. Robert Schumann blendburnclear Change image and share on social
I think that music has an endless life. Anne Dudley endlesslifemusic Change image and share on social
Music washes away the dust of every day life. Art Blakey daydustlife Change image and share on social
If I could believe the Quakers banned music because church music is so damn bad, I should view them with approval. Ezra Pound approvalbadban Change image and share on social
When she had passed, it seemed like the ceasing of exquisite music. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow ceaseexquisitemusic Change image and share on social
Music's been around a long time, and there's going to be music long after Ray Charles is dead. I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If it's a big record, that's the frosting on the cake, but music's the main meal. Ray Charles bigcakecharle share on social
I've learned the importance of loving what you do. I have also learned more patience due to the nature of the music business. Randy Travis businessduehave Change image and share on social
The stage is our pulpit, and you can use all of that energy and that music and the lights and the colors and the sound. But you know, you've got to be careful. D'Angelo carefulcolorenergy Change image and share on social
A song is a lot of things. But, first of all, a song is the voice of its time. Setting words to music gives them weight, makes then somehow easier to say, and it helps them to be remembered. Richard Rodgers easyhelplot Change image and share on social
