Music isn't about music, it's about life.
Herbie HancockRead
When you talk about 'doing the work', that's the work I'm interested in. What can I contribute as a human being?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal contribution and effort in any endeavor.
Herbie Hancock's quote reflects a mindset focused on active participation and the role of individual agency in achieving meaningful outcomes. By emphasizing 'doing the work,' he highlights the necessity of selfless contributions that go beyond mere words, inviting us to consider how we can contribute positively to our communities and the world at large.
Themes
ContributionHuman BeingsWorkEffortService
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting when discussing project responsibilities.
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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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