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“I wanted to be able to play guitar. I wanted to be able to make music hurt.” quote by Alexis Korner
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“I wanted to be able to play guitar. I wanted to be able to make music hurt.”

Alexis Korner

About This Quote

Source Interview: Unknown, 20th century

A desire to master guitar and create music that emotionally hurts, implying deep expressive power.

In simple terms: Want to play guitar and make music that hurts.

Key Takeaway

Practice to convey powerful emotion.

Themes

music expression pain

Mood

determined intense

Type

musical personal

When to use this quote

  • learning instrument
  • songwriting
  • performance

Key Concepts

artistic mastery emotional impact skill development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance pain and beauty?
  • What emotions do you wish to evoke?
A Different Perspective

Painful expression may alienate listeners.

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