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“I think there is a big difference between the music business and music. And my relationship is to music, not music business. I think the business will keep changing, but music won't. Music will be there.” quote by Yoko Ono
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“I think there is a big difference between the music business and music. And my relationship is to music, not music business. I think the business will keep changing, but music won't. Music will be there.”

Yoko Ono

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Source Interview: 1970s, Music Industry Discussion

Distinguishes the art of music from its commercial side, asserting that music endures while business trends shift.

In simple terms: Music is timeless; business is fleeting.

Key Takeaway

Focus on artistic integrity.

Themes

art industry change

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • record label negotiations
  • concert planning
  • personal songwriting

Key Concepts

cultural economics creative authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can artists balance profit and purity?
  • What role does audience expectation play?
A Different Perspective

May underestimate the influence of market forces on artistic freedom.

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