Music isn't about music, it's about life.
Herbie HancockRead
I hope that I can make good music out of whatever genre I go into. Just to prove to myself that I can.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the desire to create quality music across different genres as a form of personal validation.
In this quote, Herbie Hancock highlights the importance of artistic versatility and personal growth. He expresses a hope to produce meaningful music, regardless of genre, as a way to challenge himself and demonstrate his skills and creativity. This pursuit of excellence and exploration signifies an artist's journey to not only hone their craft but also to fulfill their potential.
Themes
MusicGenreCreativityArtistryPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a music workshop to inspire budding artists to explore different genres.
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In World War II, jazz absolutely was the music of freedom, and then in the Cold War, behind the Iron Curtain, same thing. It was all underground, but they needed the food of freedom that jazz offered.
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I started off with classical music, and I got into jazz when I was about 14 years old. And I've been playing jazz ever since.
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