Good music Quote by Duke Ellington
“There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind ... the only yardstick by which the result should be judged is simply that of how it sounds. If it sounds good it's successful; if it doesn't it has failed.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: DownBeat Magazine, 1962
Music should be judged solely by its sound; good music sounds good, otherwise it fails.
In simple terms: Sound determines success.
Key Takeaway
Focus on auditory quality.
Themes
music evaluation
aesthetics
subjectivity
quality
judgment
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- album reviews
- radio play
- live performance
- personal playlists
Key Concepts
artistic merit
listener perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Is sound alone enough to deem music valuable?
- How do personal tastes affect judgments?
A Different Perspective
Ignores lyrical or cultural significance.
