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“Novels may have taken care of the emotional business for me, which has allowed music to be more emotional for me.” quote by John Wesley Harding
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“Novels may have taken care of the emotional business for me, which has allowed music to be more emotional for me.”

John Wesley Harding

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Source Interview: Music Magazine Feature, 2021

He finds that reading novels prepares emotional depth, allowing music to feel even more expressive.

In simple terms: Novels prep emotions; music becomes richer.

Key Takeaway

Read to deepen emotional experience.

Themes

music literature emotion

Mood

inspirational contemplative

Type

philosophical artistic

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

emotional resonance cross‑disciplinary influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do books shape your musical expression?
  • Can literature replace musical training?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on novels could limit originality.

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