Abstract Quote by BANKS
“I'm not religious in any way but I am very spiritual. Music is holy to me. It's like my religion. It's sacred. It feels unearthly; it makes me feel a way that talking to somebody doesn't make me feel, it's something you can't even wrap your head around. It's not abstract, you can't even grasp it - that's what music is to me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Interview with BANKS, 2019
Music serves as a sacred, transcendent experience that connects deeply beyond ordinary communication.
In simple terms: Music feels sacred and beyond words.
Key Takeaway
Seek music that moves you spiritually.
Themes
music
spirituality
transcendence
emotion
connection
Mood
awe
inspired
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
emotional
When to use this quote
- listening to live concerts
- meditative listening
- creative composition
- music therapy
Key Concepts
sacred experience
emotional resonance
nonverbal communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What does music mean to you personally?
- How does music shape your emotional landscape?
A Different Perspective
Personal taste may limit the universality of the experience.
![“John [Coltrane] was like a visitor to this planet. He came in peace and he left in peace; but during his time here, he kept trying to reach new levels of awareness, of peace, of spirituality. That's why I regard the music he played as spiritual music -- John's way of getting closer and closer to…” quote by Albert Ayler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ad/albert-ayler-43036_awareness_john-coltrane-was-like-a-visitor-to-this_12716.jpg)
