Quotes About Music

Country and western is ignored by the intellectuals. They don't look at it as an art form. They think it's just somebody sitting on his couch singing about his life.

hat's just a fact of life. So I've taken music into my life and it's gotten into my blood to the point where even when I am alone, I've got something to hang onto.

I didn't want my music to be confused - even though I was and had a lot of questions. I wanted my music to capture a period in my life where I was sure.

Life becomes difficult when you're in this public eye, and I think that we all relate to each other and I try and really talk about it in my music.

Music, at the end of the day, is communicating something - emotion, a feeling, a rite of passage, where you are in life.

Life without music would be an intolerable insult.

Elvis saved my life when I was 13 or 14. He saved all our lives.

Music is a big factor in helping the illusion of the film come to life. The same way music brings back different periods of our lives.

This business switching styles can't be done honestly by one man. As soon as he can play his instrument well, he can express himself, and all his life he has only one self.

I have absorbed my life now. I am ready for my music to unfold. I know time flies, but before the end of this year, the album will be out. Even if it kills me.

For me, the backdrop of half the experiences of life includes music.

In America, life is introverted, self-absorbed - and so is their music.

There is not a situation in life where there isn't a hymn and a Scripture to meet the need. I'm thankful for the Word of God, and I praise Him for the privilege of still being able to memorize.

Listen. Your life is happening. You are happening. Think back on your journey. The music of your life.

A good album can make your day. A great album can change your life.

I've always felt that music is an art form that deserves to live the life of the artist.

Music has the power to transcend your physical being and take you up. Because music has a metaphysical quality it really makes your life beautiful.

I just feel "One More Try" is better lyrically. "Careless Whisper" was written when I was 17 years old, and I had not really experienced anything that strong in my life, so it was a bit precocious.

I like the night life, I like to boogy.

Look for the music on all things, and life will be a symphony of joy. My music is best understood by children and animals.

If the gig's going really well, I'm incredibly happy on stage and really feel good about my life and things.

Songs are like myths. Myths are useful because they allow you to cast yourself and your life and your own experience. And for some people, 'Fire and Rain' speaks to them in that way.

It's [Joni Mitchell's "A Case of You"] been one of my favorite songs for my entire life.

Music can change lives. Whether you are having a good or bad day, the power of music can change one's mood.