Blue Quote by Chick Corea
“It's one thing to just play a tune, or play a program of music, but it's another thing to practically create a new language of music, which is what 'Kind of Blue' did.”
About This Quote
Creating a new musical language involves moving beyond imitation to original expression, as exemplified by a groundbreaking album.
In simple terms: Innovation means inventing new forms, not just copying.
Key Takeaway
Strive to create original artistic expressions.
Themes
creativity
innovation
music
artistic expression
originality
Mood
inspired
thoughtful
Type
artistic
motivational
When to use this quote
- composing
- improvisation
- educational workshops
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
musical language
genre evolution
artistic breakthrough
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers stop you from inventing new forms?
- How can you nurture a unique voice?
A Different Perspective
Originality can be elusive; not all attempts resonate with audiences.
![“The chords in 'Light My Fire' are based on [John] Coltrane's version of this song. He just solos over A minor and B minor, which is exactly what we did. Coltrane had played with Miles on Kind of Blue and took the idea of modal soloing over one or two chords farther out than anybody. He was a real…” quote by Robby Krieger](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/robby-krieger-36329_believe_the-chords-in-light-my-fire-are-based-on_2709795.jpg)
