Bowie Quote by Uncredited liner notes
““Finally, words cannot speak of music; they cannot elucidate nor illuminate. Both sounds enter through the ears, but only music travels throughout and animates the whole body. David Bowie has always known this.””
About This Quote
Source Liner notes: David Bowie tribute album, 2015
Music transcends words, affecting the whole body, a concept Bowie understood.
In simple terms: Music moves the body beyond words.
Appreciate music’s deeper impact.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- concerts
- personal listening
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music affect your emotions?
- In what ways does music influence your body?
Not everyone feels music physically.