Not what the mind sees, but what the mind imagines the eye must see.
Joyce Carol OatesRead
If there is such a thing for Sparks as a mission statement, it's more general in that we want each new album to be musically and lyrically provocative. We want to really go at it as though this might be the first album that anyone will ever hear of Sparks.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of creativity and the provocative nature of art in music.
In this quote, Russell Mael expresses the commitment of the band Sparks to create music that is not only innovative but also challenges listeners both musically and lyrically. By treating every new album as if it were the first one, they maintain a sense of urgency and a desire to engage with their audience in a fresh and thought-provoking way.
Themes
MusicArtCreativityProvocativeInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a music class discussing the creative process of artists.
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