Starting in the middle of a musical sentence and moving in both directions at once.
John ColtraneRead
Sometimes I wish I could walk up to my music for the first time, as if I had never heard it before.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Coltrane expresses a desire for the freshness and excitement of experiencing music anew.
In this quote, John Coltrane reflects on the profound impact that music has on our emotions and memories. He longs for the ability to experience his own music as if it were the first time, highlighting the beauty of discovery and the deep connections we form with art. This desire underscores the transformative power of music and how it can evoke feelings of nostalgia and wonder.
Themes
MusicExperienceArtDiscoveryEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
During a music festival, I shared Coltrane's quote to express the excitement of hearing new artists.
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