Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice.

Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice.

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to read more

I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music.

Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them.

Never look at the trombones. You'll only encourage them.

I've always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music.

I've always felt rock and roll was very, very wholesome music.

[T]he music's pure algebra of enchantment.

[T]he music's pure algebra of enchantment.

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.

Americans want grungy people, stabbing themselves in the head on stage. They get a bright bunch like us, with deodorant read more

Americans want grungy people, stabbing themselves in the head on stage. They get a bright bunch like us, with deodorant on, they don't get it.

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.

Music is the art of thinking with sounds.

Music is the art of thinking with sounds.