Artist Quote by Van Morrison
“In the media, a reviewer has his personal vision but it's passed along to a million readers or whatever. He might think that this particular song sounds like Jo Blow. Or like a Bo Diddley record that he heard six years ago. But the artist who made the record may never have even heard the Bo Diddley song. We all respond differently.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015
Critiques how personal taste is amplified by media, creating a cascade of subjective interpretations that may diverge from the creator’s intent.
In simple terms: Media spreads personal opinions widely, often distorting original meaning.
Key Takeaway
Consider multiple perspectives before forming judgments.
Themes
media influence
subjectivity
interpretation
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- music reviews
- social media commentary
- film criticism
- political analysis
Key Concepts
cultural transmission
bias
listener perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does media shape your taste?
- Can you separate personal bias from shared opinion?
A Different Perspective
The point assumes all media act similarly, ignoring nuanced contexts.
![“I'd much prefer to hear somebody like Ed Thigpen [drummer with New York session group Stuff, and featured on innumerable hits] take a solo. I mean, that's what it is. I'd much rather hear that than the jazz/rock thing because it's blowing an aspect of jazz that I really like...the level where you…” quote by Van Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a21/van-morrison-1192_aspect_i-d-much-prefer-to-hear-somebody-like-ed_71729.jpg)
