Art Quote by Manuel de Falla

The harmonic effects produced unconsciously by our guitarists are one of the miracles of natural art.

— Manuel de Falla

All I know is, I play the guitar, beat it out, and sing a song that has some damn resonance that we feel as…

— Ry Cooder

There is something about guitars—maybe something magical—when played right, which evokes past, mysterious, barely-conscious sentiments, both individual and universal.

— John Fahey

When a guitarist can evoke a certain mood through his playing, that's what's most important to me.

— Rick Nielsen

“That's because the guitar is speaking to you, bringing your senses alive. Music is an age-old language. It speaks to everyone, young and old.…

— Josephine Cox

“Our musical artistry and leadership of people need to work together to create an environment that welcomes participation instead of causing disengagement.”

— Gangai Victor

I've always been very inspired by people who can make their instrument sound very natural.

— Michala Petri

Music teaches us how to work together, how to harmonize.

— Daryl Davis

But I say these things in an objective dispassionate manner because, you know, and I can't explain why, but being one of the greatest…

— John Fahey

As musicians, we have one of the greatest tools of bringing people together in music.

— Kamasi Washington

“We're a symphony--our limbs and lips and skin making up the instruments, working together to create a beautiful piece of music.”

— Julie Cross

There's another way of making music, by touching the lives and feelings of ordinary people.

— Gavin Bryars