I never even thought about whether or not they understand what I’m doing, the emotional reaction is all that matters as long as there’s some feeling of communication, it isn’t necessary that it be understood.
JOHN COLTRANEI never even thought about whether or not they understand what I’m doing, the emotional reaction is all that matters as long as there’s some feeling of communication, it isn’t necessary that it be understood.
More John Coltrane Quotes
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I want to be a force for real good. In other words, I know there are bad forces. You know, I know that there are forces out here that bring suffering to others and misery to the world, but I want to be the opposite force. I want to be the force which is truly for good.
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Invest yourself in everything you do. There’s fun in being serious.
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I think the majority of musicians are interested in truth.
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My music is the spiritual expression of what I am: my faith, my knowledge, my being.
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All a musician can do is to get closer to the sources of nature, and so feel that he is in communion with the natural laws.
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I think music is an instrument. It can create the initial thought patterns that can change the thinking of people.
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The real risk is not changing. I have to feel that I’m after something. If I make money, fine. But I’d rather be striving. It’s the striving, man, it’s that I want.
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I think I was first awakened to musical exploration by Dizzy Gillespie and Bird. It was through their work that I began to learn about musical structures and the more theoretical aspects of music.
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Whatever I’d say would be an understatement. I can only say my life was made much better by knowing him. He was one of the greatest people I’ve ever known, as a man, a friend, and a musician.
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I think I know what it is but don’t ask me to play it.
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I believe that men are here to grow themselves into the best good that they can be – at least, this is what I want to do.
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When you begin to see the possibilities of music, you desire to do something really good for people.
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Working with Monk is like falling down a dark elevator shaft.
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The first time I heard Bird play, it hit me right between the eyes.
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Change is inevitable in music – things change.
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