Bean counters Quote by John Hiatt
![“[But] they can't kill music. God knows, they've tried. But music always wins. As long as there's kids coming up that have a passion. All the bean counters in the world can't kill that. You know? You just can't. They can try, of course, to feed you the most puerile, benign horse manure, but some…” quote by John Hiatt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3a7/john-hiatt-32670_bean-counters_but-they-can-t-kill-music-god-knows-they_1821204.jpg)
“[But] they can't kill music. God knows, they've tried. But music always wins. As long as there's kids coming up that have a passion. All the bean counters in the world can't kill that. You know? You just can't. They can try, of course, to feed you the most puerile, benign horse manure, but some kid's going to come along and demand something more than that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Industry Discussion, John Hiatt, 2010s
Music's vitality persists despite commercial pressures; youthful passion and authenticity ultimately triumph over commodification.
In simple terms: Music endures through genuine passion.
Key Takeaway
Support authentic artistic expression.
Themes
art
music
resilience
commercialism
youth
Mood
inspirational
defiant
optimistic
Type
musical
cultural
When to use this quote
- music education
- independent publishing
- community events
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
cultural studies
economics
psychology of art
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does authentic music resonate more?
- How can society protect creative integrity?
A Different Perspective
Commercial forces can dilute artistic quality.
