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Draws Quote by Roger Waters

“You can draw a line between what I'm interested in and what I'm not interested in. On one side you can name Dylan and Lennon, who observe the world and have feelings, and write songs directly from those feelings. On the vapid side you have pop groups who need material and write songs to fill the…” quote by Roger Waters
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“You can draw a line between what I'm interested in and what I'm not interested in. On one side you can name Dylan and Lennon, who observe the world and have feelings, and write songs directly from those feelings. On the vapid side you have pop groups who need material and write songs to fill the hole, rather than getting somebody else.”

Roger Waters

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing musical preferences, date unknown

The speaker distinguishes between emotionally driven songwriting and commercially driven pop, emphasizing authenticity.

In simple terms: Authentic art vs. commercial filler.

Key Takeaway

Seek genuine expression.

Themes

music authenticity commercialism

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • songwriting
  • music criticism
  • creative process

Key Concepts

artistic integrity emotional honesty industry pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a song feel genuine to you?
  • How do you balance art and market?
A Different Perspective

Commercial success can coexist with authenticity.

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