In contrast, traditional classical music starts from an abstract musical schema. This is then notated and only expressed in concrete sound as a last stage, when it is performed.
I like to play music. I like projects. I like excuses to hang out with my friends and play music.
Most people seem to resent the controversial in music; they don't want their listening habits disturbed. They use music as a couch; they want to be pillowed on it, relaxed and consoled for the stress of daily living. But serious music was never meant...
Originality is the art of concealing your source.
The best imitation in the world is not half as good as a poor original.
I'll admit I wanted to be a pilot, originally.
Peace is our original state
Great ideas originate in the muscles.
I'm constantly trying to be as original as I can.
The original settlers of Alaska apparently were Russian.
The nature of the lost-wax process is that there is no original in the popular sense.
All disgust is originally disgust at touching.
Classical music is the kind we keep thinking will turn into a tune.
I don't think theater is dying, and musicals are a great American art form. We've got apple pie, jazz and musical theater.
It's always the music first for me. But if the music isn't selling, there isn't gonna be no business. So you gotta make sure music is always the first priority.
The problem that I have is with the music business. For some reason it seems almost impossible to get anything, any music, released which includes improvisation or soloing.
Country Music is great music because it really comes from real life experiences. It is such a great haven for reality.
You know, jazz is the mother of all American music. R&B and pop and rap and everything are the branches on the main tree of the life of music, American music, which is jazz.
I listened to country music my whole life. I started writing music when I was a teenager. It all came out country.
I always felt a love for music, but I never got my nerve up enough to try a musical instrument in school.
I like doing music. I like singing. I love all music. Music kind of goes hand in hand with acting anyway.
