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Sounds like the blues are composed of feeling, finesse, and fear.
Sounds like the blues are composed of feeling, finesse, and fear.
True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my read more
True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my time is today.
When words leave off, music begins.
When words leave off, music begins.
Music must rank as the highest of the arts -- more than any other, it ministers to human welfare.
Music must rank as the highest of the arts -- more than any other, it ministers to human welfare.
Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice.
Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice.
Without music, life would be a mistake.
Without music, life would be a mistake.
Music religious heat inspires,
It wakes the soul, and lifts it high,
And wings it with sublime read more
Music religious heat inspires,
It wakes the soul, and lifts it high,
And wings it with sublime desires,
And fits it to bespeak the Deity.
The songs are inspired by my experiences. Sometimes they are more than my real-life and, conversely, my life is more read more
The songs are inspired by my experiences. Sometimes they are more than my real-life and, conversely, my life is more than just my songs.