Music isn't about music, it's about life.
Herbie HancockRead
It's not the style that motivates me, as much as an attitude of openness that I have when I go into a project.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of a positive and open-minded attitude in pursuing projects, rather than merely focusing on style.
Herbie Hancock expresses that for him, the driving force in his projects is not just about having a certain style, but rather an overall attitude of openness. This signifies that a willingness to embrace new ideas and approaches can be more impactful than adhering strictly to pre-defined styles or methods. An open attitude can lead to greater creativity and innovation in any endeavor.
Themes
OpennessAttitudeMotivationProjectsCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a team meeting to encourage open-mindedness while brainstorming ideas.
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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 think people have learned that Herbie Hancock can be defined as someone that you won't be able to figure out what he's going to do next. The sky is the limit as far as I'm concerned.
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One thing that sticks in my mind is that jazz means freedom and openness. It's a music that, although it developed out of the African American experience, speaks more about the human experience than the experience of a particular people.
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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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