Music Quote by Anne Rice
““There was something vampiric about. . music. It must have sounded supernatural even to those who don't believe in the supernatural. . .the way harmony could be layered upon harmony until you felt yourself dissolving in the sound. So eloquent of dread it was, this music.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice, 1976
Music can feel otherworldly, layering harmonies that overwhelm and dissolve the listener, evoking dread and awe.
In simple terms: Music can feel supernatural and overwhelming.
Key Takeaway
Listen for depth, not just surface.
Themes
music
emotion
transcendence
dread
beauty
Mood
introspective
haunting
Type
descriptive
analytical
When to use this quote
- concerts
- personal listening
- film scoring
- meditation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
aesthetic experience
psychology of sound
sublime
Questions to Reflect On
- How does layered harmony change your emotional state?
- What makes music feel supernatural?
A Different Perspective
The effect may be subjective and not everyone perceives it similarly.
![“Downloading's the same as what I used to do. I used to tape the charts of the songs I liked [off the radio]. I don't mind it. I hate all these big, silly rock stars who moan. At least they're fuckin' downloading your music, you cunt, and paying attention, know what I mean? You should fuckin'…” quote by Liam Gallagher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c7/liam-gallagher-12691_liam-gallagher_downloading-s-the-same-as-what-i-used-to_369.jpg)
