Artists working for other artists is all about knowing, learning, unlearning, initiating long-term artistic dialogues, making connections, creating covens, and getting temporary shelter from the storm.
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The biggest thrill you can have is to tell people one of your songs, and have them be able to hum it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Creating music that resonates with others brings immense joy.
This quote reflects the joy and fulfillment that comes from sharing one's musical creations with others. Marvin Hamlisch emphasizes the thrill of having people connect with your songs to the extent that they can remember them and even hum along, highlighting the powerful bond between a creator and their audience.
Themes
MusicCreationJoyConnectionAudience
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a music workshop to inspire budding composers.
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