Quotes about music
Welcome to our Music collection, a symphony of melodies, emotions, and the universal language that resonates within every heart. In this curated compilation of quotes, we explore the enchanting world of music, celebrating its power to inspire, heal, and create connections that transcend time and culture.
Music is more than sound; it's an emotional landscape that speaks to the soul. Our Music quotes honor the creativity of musicians, the transformative impact of rhythms and harmonies, and the ability of music to evoke emotions and memories that words often cannot.
Whether you're a dedicated music enthusiast, an artist seeking inspiration, or simply captivated by the melodies that color life's moments, these quotes offer insights into the profound influence and beauty of music.
Embark on a journey that explores the genres that shape cultures, the melodies that capture the essence of life, and the stories behind the notes. Discover the therapeutic power of music, the connections it forges between people, and the way it serves as a constant companion through the highs and lows of our existence.
Jon Foreman
— American musician, the lead singer, guitarist, main songwriter and co-founderI often use music as a handle for very emotionally explosive substances: love, sex, God, fear, doubt, politics, the economics of the soul - these are daunting thoughts in the back of my mind that I rarely visit without the safety gloves of song.
Julie Andrews
— English actress, singer, and authorFeed the body food and drink, it will survive today. Feed the soul art and music, it will live forever.
A-Trak
— Canadian DJ, turntablist, record producer, and record label executiveI love disco and we sample it a lot for Duck Sauce. For me, that sound is kind of a new manifestation.
David Crosby
— American singer-songwriter and musicianMy songs emerge unbidden and unplanned and completely on a schedule of their own...We have, all of us, over the years, written things that responded to the world as it slapped us in the face. Me and Nash, singing "To the Last Whale" and "Find the Cost of Freedom". Stills coming up with "For What It's Worth". These came right out of the news. People have accused us of taking stances and the truth is we don't.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterMusic, feelings of happiness, mythology, faces worn by time, certain twilights and certain places, want to tell us something, or they told us something that we should not have missed, or they are about to tell us something; this imminence of a revelation that is not produced is, perhaps, the esthetic event.
E. B. White
— Versatile Writer & Author of Beloved ClassicsA shaft of sunlight at the end of a dark afternoon, a note of music, and the way the back of a baby’s neck smells if it’s mother keeps it tidy,” answered Henry. “Correct,” said Stuart. “Those are the important things. You forgot one thing, though. Mary Bendix, what did Henry Rackmeyer forget?” “He forgot ice cream with chocolate sauce on it,” said Mary quickly.
Diana Krall
— Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist & PianistYou're creating an intimacy that everybody feels, that it's their experience, not yours. I'll never introduce a song and say, now this song is about 'my' broken heart.
Will Ferrell
— American actor, comedian, producer, and writerI want to make hip-hop that can use guitars and soul and jazz and just fuse it all together. And I want to make this whole new sound that's going to shock the world. Unfortunately, the masses didn't receive it.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI love to sing with different people.
Jon Foreman
— American musician, the lead singer, guitarist, main songwriter and co-founderI've always been fascinated with the strong emotional ties that music can have. A song can bring you back to a place or a season of life like no other art form can.
David Crosby
— American singer-songwriter and musicianMy father being in the movie business, I thought being an actor would be great. But when I started singing to people in coffeehouses, you know, singing folk music and then, later, singing songs that I started to write myself, I felt more than an affinity for it.
Jorge Luis Borges
— WriterTime broadens the scope of verses and I know of some which, like music, are everything for all men.
Diana Krall
— Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist & PianistMy dream as a child was to play with a bass player like Ray Brown, who played with the Oscar Peterson Trio. The feeling I had listening to his work was almost carnal, so to actually play for him was earth-shattering for me.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanBut I think a song that is really emotionally packed, with a great melody that just will soar, that's the keeper.
Jon Foreman
— American musician, the lead singer, guitarist, main songwriter and co-founderI think that's the beauty of live music - creating from the destruction.
David Crosby
— American singer-songwriter and musicianThe easiest way to get laid by a girl, or get rid of her, is to write a song about her.
Diana Krall
— Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist & PianistI mean, I don't think I would call Claus to do an album of big band tunes. You know, just like arrangers write for the artist they have in mind; you have to keep in mind if you're going to work with Claus Ogerman. You invite him to do what he does.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanEvery song that has been a hit for me has been honest and truthful. I have to believe that same formula will work on this (television) show. It has to be believable and honest.
David Crosby
— American singer-songwriter and musicianI think ideas are still the most powerful things on the planet, and music is a great way to transmit them.
Diana Krall
— Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist & PianistYou know, we recently played a benefit with my husband, Elvis Costello, and Sir Elton John, who is a mutual friend of ours. Playing with Elvis and Elton and accompanying them with my band was a pretty euphoric experience.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI'm open to any kind of situation in a song as long as it touches my heart.
David Crosby
— American singer-songwriter and musicianThere are a lot of people who look great but can't sing.
Diana Krall
— Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist & PianistThe album is a definite departure. I haven't written original material before, except for one song on my first album, but Elvis and I did six songs together on this one.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanYou know, I get a lot of people pitching songs to me.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanThat's what is so great about being able to record a 13-song album. You can do a very eclectic group of songs. You do have some almost pop songs in there, but you do have your traditional country, story songs. You have your ballads, your happy songs, your sad songs, your love songs, and your feisty songs.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanI was singing a lot of waltzes. And I was with Jerry Kennedy, my producer, and he was playing me some songs, and he said, hey, I want to play you this song that I'm going to get Jackie Ward to record.
Reba McEntire
— American country music singer, actress and businesswomanAlso, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn!