Music Quote by Ethel Merman
“Music, in the past few years... anything singable or understandable is square.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music industry commentary, 1960s
Modern music has become overly simplistic, with anything singable or understandable deemed unoriginal.
In simple terms: Music has become overly simplistic.
Key Takeaway
Encourage artistic depth.
Themes
music
culture
originality
critique
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
cultural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- songwriting workshops
- music education
- industry panels
Key Concepts
artistic standards
cultural trends
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines musical originality?
- How can artists balance accessibility and depth?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss innovative simplicity.
![“Downloading's the same as what I used to do. I used to tape the charts of the songs I liked [off the radio]. I don't mind it. I hate all these big, silly rock stars who moan. At least they're fuckin' downloading your music, you cunt, and paying attention, know what I mean? You should fuckin'…” quote by Liam Gallagher](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0c7/liam-gallagher-12691_liam-gallagher_downloading-s-the-same-as-what-i-used-to_369.jpg)
