I will keep playing as long as my body lets me, and as long as I'm wanted by my listeners. Because music is the only thing that keeps me going.
Ravi ShankarRead
I try to give to my music the spiritual quality, very deep in the soul, which does something even if you are not realizing it or analyzing it - that's the duty of the music.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music has a profound, often unrecognized impact on the soul and spirit.
Ravi Shankar emphasizes that music serves a higher purpose by reaching deep into the human soul, evoking emotions and feelings that may not be immediately apparent or consciously analyzed. He posits that the true duty of music is to connect with listeners on a spiritual level, offering them something meaningful and transformative beyond mere intellectual engagement.
Themes
MusicSpiritualitySoulEmotionArt
In practice
Example use cases
In a music class discussing the impact of sound on feelings.
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