I understand that people want to just listen to a track and put it on their iPod, and that's fine, there's nothing wrong with that, but why can't that exist hand in hand with an album? They're such different experiences.
Kate BushRead
If you believe in what you do and you really want to be in music, just stick at it. It's always a learning process. Enjoy it because I think making music is a privilege, really. In an ideal world, it should also always be fun. As much as possible, make it fun.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Follow your passion for music with perseverance and enjoyment.
In this quote, Kate Bush emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and committing to the journey of making music. She highlights that the process should be enjoyable and seen as a privilege, reminding us that dedication and enjoyment go hand in hand for those pursuing their artistic passions.
Themes
MusicLearningEnjoymentPassionPrivilege
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech for a music class, to inspire students.
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I love being a mother. I think it's the best thing I've ever done, and I personally feel that it's had a very positive effect on my work. I think it's an encouraging force for creativity, it feeds creativity - it did for me, certainly.
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Albums are like diaries. You go through phases, technically and emotionally, and they reflect the state that you're in at the time.
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Artists shouldn't be made famous. They have this huge aura of almost god-like quality about them, just because their craft makes a lot of money. And at the same time it is a forced importance... It is man-made so the press can feed off it.
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