I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who know only military marches or jazz, and paint colors for those who see none. — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who know only military marches… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
A true music, that is to say, spiritual, a music which may be an act of faith; a music which may touch upon all… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
My faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith.… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
The human being is flesh and consciousness, body and soul; his heart is an abyss which can only be filled by that which is… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
It's probable that in the artistic hierarchy birds are the greatest musicians existing on our planet. — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
No one should be allowed to make music as if he were made of wood. One must reproduce the musical text exactly, but not… — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
My faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith.... — Olivier Messiaen Copy Share Image
