Great work comes from great joy. Leave the angst for the movies; do art - that is fun.
Jack WhiteRead
There aren't that many things left that haven't already been done, especially with music. I'm interested in ideas that can shake us all up.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the rarity of originality in music and the pursuit of innovative ideas that can inspire change.
Jack White's quote reflects a sense of disillusionment with the music industry, where it seems that most ideas have already been explored. He expresses a desire for groundbreaking concepts that challenge the status quo and provoke thought, suggesting that true creativity involves seeking out fresh perspectives in a saturated field.
Themes
MusicOriginalityIdeasInnovationCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a keynote speech about the future of music at a conference.
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All quotes →I have so much music inside me I'm just trying to stay afloat. I don't tend to write for a particular band - you have to just write the songs and then let God into the room and let the music tell you what to do.
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I'm one of those people that you have to keep your eye on or I'll wander off into the woods and forget to come back.
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The fact that we elected Obama was a sign that the black struggle inherent in the blues and so much of the music I have loved can triumph.
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I keep guitars that are, you know, the neck's a little bit bent and it's a little bit out of tune. I want to work and battle it and conquer it and make it express whatever attitude I have at that moment. I want it to be a struggle.
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Vinyl is the real deal. I've always felt like, until you buy the vinyl record, you don't really own the album. And it's not just me or a little pet thing or some kind of retro romantic thing from the past. It is still alive.
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