Music Quotes

The universal language. Musicians and listeners on why rhythm and melody move us like nothing else.

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"The voice is a muscle, and like any muscle, it must be exercised and refined through dedication and practice."
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
"Music transcends the boundaries of language and speaks directly to the human heart."
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
"Through music, we connect with the eternal and timeless aspects of human existence."
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
"The human voice is the oldest and most pure of all musical instruments."
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
"Music is the universal language that needs no translation for the human heart."
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
"The piano has been drinking, not me."
Tom Waits
"I like to sing and I like to drink."
Tom Waits
"I like how jazz sounds, I like how blues sounds."
Tom Waits
"Music is the soundtrack of life."
Neil Young
"Music is the language of the soul."
Neil Young
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy music."
Neil Young
"The power of music is the power to change."
Neil Young
"Life is a song, sing it loud."
Neil Young
"The most important thing is the music and using music to help people"
Carole King
"Music is the voice of the soul"
Carole King
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"Music is a mirror of society, reflecting both its beauty and its pain"
Peter Tosh
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"Music heals the wounds that words create"
Peter Tosh
"The music is what connects us all; it's a universal language"
Bruce Springsteen
"The greatest songs come from the deepest human experiences"
Bruce Springsteen
"Music is the only language that doesn't require explanation."
Neil Young
"Music is spiritual. The music business is not."
Van Morrison
"Real music transcends all boundaries and all limitations."
Van Morrison
"The greatest songs come from the deepest parts of the heart."
Van Morrison
"The human voice is an instrument of profound power."
Van Morrison
"You can call me Al."
Paul Simon
"You know the words, now sing along."
Paul Simon
"Music has the power to change the world."
Paul Simon
"Music is the universal language."
Paul Simon
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"The music is just the sound of the revolution. The real work is in the politics and the consciousness of the people."
Fela Kuti
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"They fear the musician more than the soldier because music reaches the soul."
Fela Kuti