--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I am definitely less and less interested…" description: "\"I am definitely less and less interested in music made by people that exist today, people that are living. I just see them as part of the whole stupid ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dea/michael-gira-15235_business_i-am-definitely-less-and-less-interested_2233207.jpg" --- # I am definitely less and less interested in music made by… ![“I am definitely less and less interested in music made by people that exist today, people that are living. I just see them as part of the whole stupid process of the music business, desperate (even if they feign indifference) to get noticed, trying to "make it" in the stinking music business, to…” quote by Michael Gira](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dea/michael-gira-15235_business_i-am-definitely-less-and-less-interested_2233207.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dea/michael-gira-15235_business_i-am-definitely-less-and-less-interested_2233207.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dea/michael-gira-15235_business_i-am-definitely-less-and-less-interested_2233207.jpg) > “I am definitely less and less interested in music made by people that exist today, people that are living. I just see them as part of the whole stupid process of the music business, desperate (even if they feign indifference) to get noticed, trying to "make it" in the stinking music business, to become "famous" etc, and it disgusts me.” [Michael Gira](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-gira/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels alienated from contemporary music, viewing it as a commercial, fame‑driven industry rather than authentic art. **In simple terms:** Modern music feels commercial and insincere. Key Takeaway Seek authenticity over fame. Themes authenticity commercialism art vs business disillusionment Mood cynical disgusted Type critical observational When to use this quote - music criticism - personal reflection - industry analysis Key Concepts cultural critique industry dynamics artist integrity Questions to Reflect On - Do you separate the art from the artist? - How can listeners support genuine creators? 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