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Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule.
Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule.
Music never dies. Do we really need another Madonna tour? Does she have to compete with women performers 25 years read more
Music never dies. Do we really need another Madonna tour? Does she have to compete with women performers 25 years her junior
When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to read more
When I speak of the gifted listener, I am thinking of the nonmusician primarily, of the listener who intends to retain his amateur status. It is the thought of just such a listener that excites the composer in me.
Country music is three chords and the truth.
Country music is three chords and the truth.
The high note is not the only thing.
The high note is not the only thing.
Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.
Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.
Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.
Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.
Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.
Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman.
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
