Melody Quotes

587 Melody quotes by 453 unique authors

The closest Western Civilization has come to unity since the Congress of Vienna in 1815 was the week the Sgt. Pepper album was released.. .… — Langdon Winner
Enya never writes a bad melody. That's first and foremost her secret. As she goes along, she'll start changing the dynamics, pushing here and there… — Unknown Author
When I write, it is always the melody that comes first, and it just happens to be the case that the most beautiful tunes are… — Francoise Hardy
Because if you've got the wit, you can make anything into a melody, ultimately. — Gerry Mulligan
I first heard Laura Branigan sing live in my brother Nesuhi's apartment, where we had gone because he had a very good piano. I immediately… — Ahmet Ertegun
I think that music, beats, melody, sound are a natural part of our DNA, our vibe. It’s just a part of the cycle of our… — Ziggy Marley
One of the best records I’ve ever heard. Seriously, maybe top 20 all-time… I think if Rich Mullins had been given more time here, and if… — Todd Agnew
On the last album, I didn't want to disturb the melody with too many stories. This time, I wanted to know if I was able… — Agnes Obel
Vivid images are like a beautiful melody that speaks to you on an emotional level. It bypasses your logic centers and even your intellect and… — Steven Bochco
The thing is, in English I'm able to write the lyrics as I'm making the song, once I'm done with the melody. — Utada Hikaru
In English, the sounds and melodies I created were an inspiration to me, and words came to me as I explored the sounds, and from… — Utada Hikaru
A good idea for lyrics and a melody to expand on. — Gordon Waller
There are choirs singing in your head. If you listen, you will hear the music. It is the song of angels. Pay no attention to… — Neale Donald Walsch
I have a very strange melodic gift: melodies come to me effortlessly. — Michel Legrand
Here is how I work: when I think that a film needs to have a principal theme, I search for a melody. — Michel Legrand
I would listen to something on the radio and try to tap out the melody, then the harmonies. — Michel Legrand
So I write melodies - thirty, forty, fifty - then I cast them off until I have just two or three. If only one is… — Michel Legrand
There come to one's soul heavenly thoughts as he joins in heavenly expressions coupled with heavenly melody. — David B. Haight
... The 'cleverness' syndrome has taken the place of melody. It's like everyone has come down with this terrible disease in jazz....you are always expected… — Keith Jarrett
The melody is the most important thing that must stay in the minds of the people who listen to you. No matter how many notes… — George Benson
Music is given of God to further his purposes. Sweet melodies mellow the souls of men and help prepare them for the gospel. After men… — Bruce R. McConkie
Working with (new collaborators) and letting people in to try new melodies and new lyrical ideas was very hard. — Gwen Stefani
The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle… — James Gates Percival
I feel pretty comfortable in a lot of different musical styles. I like rhythm, and I like melody and so forth. — Colin Hay
Melody is a form of remembrance. It must have a quality of inevitability in our ears. — Gian Carlo Menotti

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