Free, only want to be free, we huddle close, hang on to a dream.
Neil DiamondRead
The main objective in any song, the songs that I write, has always been that it reflect the way I feel, that it touch me when I'm finished with it, that it moves me, that it can take me along with it and involve me in what its saying.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the emotional connection a songwriter seeks with their music, aiming for personal reflection and engagement.
Neil Diamond expresses the deep emotional purpose behind his songwriting. He believes that a song's main goal should be to resonate with the songwriter's feelings, creating a powerful connection. This involvement is not only about the technical aspects of music but also about how it moves both the creator and the listener, suggesting that authentic expression is key in art.
Themes
MusicEmotionSongwritingReflectionArtistic Expression
In practice
Example use cases
In a music workshop focused on songwriting techniques.
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