Awe Quote by Andris Nelsons

Ultimately, what we do as musicians, I think of us as a type of emotional engineer. We essential take these sound waves, this sound,…

— Stefon Harris

The great musicians are those who can reach people, who can make people feel something.

— Sam Rivers

Musicians are like a preacher, a teacher, an actor. You are the mediator who can transfer the energy of beautiful music to the others.

— Demis Roussos

We are in a position, as musicians, to touch the souls of those who listen.

— Spencer W. Kimball

Musicians are very mysterious and wonderful people to me; I don't know how they do it.

— John Updike

I suppose musicians have the kind of arrogant attitude that they can actually offer the world something, because through their passive power, they're able…

— Lisa Gerrard

I believe musicians have a duty, a responsibility to reach out, to share your love or pain with others.

— James Taylor

Musicians should never forget that we're blessed. We have a special gift that people can enjoy through us. We've had the good fortune to…

— Ed Thigpen

Music gets us in touch with our emotions in a way that's more intimate than any other art form.

— Michael Franti

In my eyes, I think it's important that if you're doing something you're proud of and that is genuine and authentic, you have a…

— Chet Faker

People have often assumed that for music to be emotionally powerful it has to come directly from a human hand, whereas I disagree with…

— Squarepusher

Musicians more than most people are in the moment. That's the dual nature of that job.

— Gail Zappa