It's a constant challenge to get your arrangement and musical expression across to a new audience, especially when you're playing live every night like we are.
Chick CoreaRead
I enjoy playing the band as the band. I 'be' the whole band and I'm playing the drums, I'm playing the guitar, I'm playing the saxophone. To me, the most wonderful thing about playing music is that.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the joy of fully immersing oneself in the music and experience of being part of a band.
Chick Corea expresses that the true beauty of music lies in the unity and collaborative spirit of a band. He describes a sense of euphoria in embodying different roles, such as playing multiple instruments, which highlights the creativity and synergy that comes with making music together. This encapsulates the idea that music is not just about individual talent, but about the collective experience and enjoyment that arises when musicians come together.
Themes
MusicBandJoyCollaborationCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a music class to inspire students about the joy of collaborating with others.
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All quotes →Without a doubt, my richest relationships are my long-term friendships with musical partners, because we make music together. That's what we love to do with our lives.
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