I try to make my music interesting to me first, then hopefully other people will find it interesting, too.
Interpretation
Creating art should start with personal interest, which may resonate with others.
Ziggy Marley's quote emphasizes the importance of personal satisfaction and authenticity in artistic expression. By focusing on what intrigues and inspires him, he believes that genuine creativity will naturally attract and interest others, highlighting the connection between personal passion and audience engagement.
In practice
An artist could use this quote during an interview to discuss their creative process.
I come to sing for the people, not for the government. God made the sunshine for everyone and made the moon for everyone. We have to follow his example so we have to play music for everyone too. We have a message, and in order for our message to reach the people, we have to play.
Record stores keep the human social contact alive it brings people together. Without the independent record stores the community breaks down with everyone sitting in front of their computers
My father's music gives hope to people and also inspires them to break the bonds of injustice and to be positive in life. I've seen that everywhere I go, especially in poor countries and poor neighborhoods.
The solution for mankind is of a spiritual nature. It is not a political or religious solution. It's the ability to love each other. That's the only solution I see.
I would look at a dog and when our eyes met, I realized that the dog and all creatures are my family. They're like you and me.
Reggae has a philosophy, you know? It's not just entertainment. There's an idea behind it, a way of life behind the music, which is a positive way of life, which is a progressive way of life for better people.
The very essence of the creative is its novelty, and hence we have no standard by which to judge it.
There is no such thing as a German, French, or Anglo-American Expressionism! There are only young people trying to find their bearings in the world.
Music is for people. The word 'pop' is simply short for popular. It means that people like it. I'm just a normal jerk who happens to make music. As long as my brain and fingers work, I'm cool.
You've only got 12 notes and however you mix them up is your thing.
I don't play long parts. They must be short parts, but they've got to be parts that mean something, that matter, where people will notice when I'm on the screen, and people will remember the character after they've seen the film.
You don't make a film because the audience is ready for it. You make a film because you have questions that are in your gut.
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