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I listen to music a great deal. In a way, it's trying to…

“I listen to music a great deal. In a way, it's trying to express things that can't be expressed in words. That's something that interests me, too. Even though I use words to express myself, I am trying to, it seems to me, get beyond that.” quote by John Ashbery
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“I listen to music a great deal. In a way, it's trying to express things that can't be expressed in words. That's something that interests me, too. Even though I use words to express myself, I am trying to, it seems to me, get beyond that.”

John Ashbery

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Describes music as a medium that conveys emotions beyond verbal language, seeking deeper expression.

In simple terms: Music expresses feelings words cannot.

Key Takeaway

Explore beyond words.

Themes

art music expression creativity

Mood

introspective inspired

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • music therapy
  • performance art
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

aesthetics semiotics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does music shape your emotions?
  • Can silence convey similar depth?
A Different Perspective

May be overly abstract.

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