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
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Long-term friendships, particularly with those who share a passion for music, are incredibly valuable and fulfilling.
In this quote, Chick Corea emphasizes the deep connections formed through shared passion and collaboration in music. He highlights how meaningful and enriching long-term friendships with musical partners can be, suggesting that the joy of creating together fosters a special bond that is an essential part of his life.
Themes
FriendshipMusicRelationshipsCollaborationPassion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of collaboration in the arts, one might quote this to emphasize the value of deep friendships alongside creative work.
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