Music really isn’t supposed to be perfect. It’s all about people relating to each other and doing something that’s really from the soul. It must come from the soul.
Interpretation
Music should be genuine and relatable rather than flawless.
In this quote, Tom Petty emphasizes the essence of music as a means of deep human connection rather than a pursuit of technical perfection. He highlights that true music comes from the heart and soul, resonating with people on a personal level, which fosters genuine relationships and shared experiences.
In practice
In a speech about the importance of artistic expression during a community event.
When my record company rejected 'Full Moon Fever', I was hurt so bad. I was pretty far along in my career at that point. I'd never had anything rejected; I'd never really even had a comment. So when that happened, it was really just a board to the forehead. But then, finally, I picked myself up.
I developed a problem with authority. Any time that authority was what I interpreted as being unjust, I stood up to it, and that became my personality.
I don't know, my music has always just come from where the wind blew me. Like where I'm at during a particular moment in time.
It's hard for me... If I don't have a project going, I don't feel like I'm connected to anything. I don't even think it's that healthy for me. I like to get out of bed and have a purpose.
I think for it to be hip to be idealistic is weird, you know? I mean, even all the best rebels to me, had some sense of hope in them.
Yeah, the world would swing if I were king._x000D_ _x000D_ Can I help it if I still dream time to time?
No poet, no artist of any art, has his complete meaning alone.
From his tongue flowed speech sweeter than honey.
It's the duty of art to ask questions, not to provide answers. And if you want a clearer answer, I'll have to pass.
Women do not have as great a need for poetry because their own essence is poetry.
I am irritated by my own writing. I am like a violinist whose ear is true, but whose fingers refuse to reproduce precisely the sound he hears within.
Retire? I'm going to stay in show business until I'm the only one left
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