You know, John Coltrane has been sort of a god to me…
![“You know, John Coltrane has been sort of a god to me. Seems like, in a way, he didn't get the inspiration out of other musicians. He had it. When you hear a cat do a thing like that, you got to go along with him. I think I heard Coltrane before I really got close to Miles [Davis]. Miles had a…” quote by Wes Montgomery](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/37b/wes-montgomery-34602_cat_you-know-john-coltrane-has-been-sort-of_2969350.jpg)
“You know, John Coltrane has been sort of a god to me. Seems like, in a way, he didn't get the inspiration out of other musicians. He had it. When you hear a cat do a thing like that, you got to go along with him. I think I heard Coltrane before I really got close to Miles [Davis]. Miles had a tricky way of playing his horn that I didn't understand as much as I did Coltrane. I really didn't understand what Coltrane was doing, but it was so exciting the thing that he was doing...”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
John Coltrane’s music felt divine, inspiring pure, unfiltered expression that transcended influence.
In simple terms: Coltrane’s music felt divine.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authentic expression.
Themes
music
inspiration
originality
Mood
admiring
reflective
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- musical improvisation
- artistic development
- personal creativity
Key Concepts
artistry
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find your own voice in art?
- What blocks authentic expression for you?
A Different Perspective
Comparisons can limit appreciation of unique style.