Constant Quote by David Archuleta
“So as I think back on it now, I think it is safe to say that music is something you both hear and feel. I also realize that feelings change frequently and that for the most part, they are not a constant. They change from high to low, happy to sad, content to ecstatic and back down again. Not all music has the same purpose, but most music makes you feel "something.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Billboard Magazine, 2015
Music is both heard and felt; emotions are fluid, shifting from joy to sorrow, making music a vehicle for varied feelings.
In simple terms: Music triggers changing emotions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace music’s emotional range.
Themes
emotion
music
human experience
fluidity
Mood
introspective
inspiring
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- listener
- composer
- therapy
- film scoring
Key Concepts
psychology of emotion
musical expression
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- Which emotions do you seek in music?
- How does music influence your mood?
A Different Perspective
Not all music serves the same purpose, so expectations vary.
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