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“He has to blow across bridges and come back and do it with such infinite feeling soul-exploratory for the tune of the moment that everybody knows it's not the tune that counts but IT.” quote by Jack Kerouac
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““He has to blow across bridges and come back and do it with such infinite feeling soul-exploratory for the tune of the moment that everybody knows it's not the tune that counts but IT.””

Jack Kerouac

About This Quote

Creative expression should be felt deeply and spontaneously, beyond technical perfection.

In simple terms: Feel the music, not just the notes.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize feeling over perfection.

Themes

creativity music spontaneity

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • performance
  • writing
  • improvisation
  • teaching

Key Concepts

artistic authenticity improvisation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you blend feeling with skill?
  • When does spontaneity hinder quality?
A Different Perspective

The focus on feeling may neglect technical skill development.

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