There are so many things to be considered in making music. The whole question of life itself… I know that I want to produce beautiful music, music that does things to people that they need.
JOHN COLTRANEAny time you play your horn, it helps you. If you get down, you can help yourself even in a rock ‘n’ roll band.
More John Coltrane Quotes
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Change is inevitable in music – things change.
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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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I think I know what it is but don’t ask me to play it.
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The first time I heard Bird play, it hit me right between the eyes.
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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’d like to point out to people the divine in a musical language that transcends words. I want to speak to their souls.
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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.
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Invest yourself in everything you do. There’s fun in being serious.
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You can play a shoestring if you’re sincere.
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Any time you play your horn, it helps you. If you get down, you can help yourself even in a rock ‘n’ roll band.
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I want to be the force which is truly for good.
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One positive thought produces millions of positive vibrations.
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I’m into scales right now.
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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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