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5 Quotes About Music You Need to Read

The inspiration you never thought you needed.

Julie Davis

Oct 02, 2018

Rhode Island College

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For most, you read a quote and you don't really ponder it. You don't really give a second thought... I always read quotes and I see a whole world of ways to explore their meanings. I always love to read quotes about music. I love to wonder what they mean. Hopefully you will read these and think the same thing! Take a dive into what these influential voices are saying and make your own opinions. Maybe we think the same?

1. “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” ― Albert Schweitzer

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Let's be real for a moment... most of us resort to music when we are feeling low, or having a rough day. But, have we also considered cats? I know too many people who just want to snuggle with their cat to feel better. If you add some music to that equation that sounds like a pretty great mix.

2. “Where words fail, music speaks.” ― Hans Christian Andersen

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Ah, there is is... one of the most commonly heard music quotes out there. I love this quote so mucn though, for it makes so mucn sense. If you think about it, we often listen to music and play music when we want to say something but not with our words. Personally, as a musicican, playing a piece with expression, allows me to say something without words. It’s beautiful if you think about it.

3. “Music is the great uniter. An incredible force. Something that people who differ on everything and anything else can have in common.” ― Sarah Dessen

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So often we forget that music originated all over the world. But no matter what is happening throughout our world, we all have one common language. Music is a common place for everyone to be together and share something special with no social, political, or economic gaps. Just people coming together to play something meaningful.

4. “I would rather write 10,000 notes than a single letter of the alphabet.” ― Ludwig van Beethoven

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Personally, I agree here. I would much rather express my voice with intracate melodies than words on a page. To me, music resonates feelings on such a higher level than words do. We have always been moved by music as it reaches our whole body.

5. “When you play, never mind who listens to you.” ― Robert Schumann

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As a musician, playing for others is a large part of what I do. I play for the joy of playing. I don’t care if you don’t want to listen, you came to listen for a reason. I hope you leave with a lasting impression. Whether it be a melody, or rhythm that sticks with you, I hope I spoke to you. I’m not playing for you. I am playing for myself in hopes you understand what I am saying.

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5 Quotes About Music You Need to Read

The inspiration you never thought you needed.

1. “There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats.” ― Albert Schweitzer

2. “Where words fail, music speaks.” ― Hans Christian Andersen

3. “Music is the great uniter. An incredible force. Something that people who differ on everything and anything else can have in common.” ― Sarah Dessen

4. “I would rather write 10,000 notes than a single letter of the alphabet.” ― Ludwig van Beethoven

5. “When you play, never mind who listens to you.” ― Robert Schumann

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The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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