Business Quote by Artie Shaw
“I like the music. I love it & live it in fact. But for me the business part of music just plain stinks.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Business Talk, 1952
Love for music clashes with dislike for its commercial side.
In simple terms: Music love vs. business dislike.
Key Takeaway
Separate art from commerce.
Themes
art
business
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
conflicted
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- record label negotiations
- royalty discussions
- performance planning
Key Concepts
Music industry
artistic integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect artistic integrity?
- Is profit necessary for art?
A Different Perspective
Commercial pressures can dilute artistic vision.
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