As Erykah Badu, it has nothing to do with me, the way I look, my hair wrap, my style, it's about you and what you feel for my music. If I can make you feel like the way that people who influenced me made me feel, that's completion. Erykah Badu Music
I think the feelings in my music were suggested to me before I even had the ability to play music. John Frusciante Music
The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness. James Gates Percival Music
The world of classical music is so fascinating. It's a world that encompasses people from everywhere and erases the basic restraints of nationality; everyone is united by this common language of music. Gael Garcia Bernal Music
When I hear music that parents hate, or older musicians hate, I know that's the new music. When I hear older people saying, 'I hate Rap or Techno' I rush to it. George Clinton Music
Life is like music, it must be composed by ear, feeling and instinct, not by rule. Nevertheless one had better know the rules, for they sometimes guide in doubtful cases, though not often. Paracelsus Music
My mother was American, and my father was from the Caribbean, and there was a big open door into the world of humanity and music. Taj Mahal Music
Jazz isn't dead yet. It's the underpinning of everything in this country. Whether it's a Broadway show, or fusion, or right on through classical music, if it's coming out of the U.S., it's not going to survive unless it's got some jazz influence. Dave Brubeck Music
I write while listening to music, mostly because the world beyond my headphones is too chaotic. Dean Bakopoulos Music
I have been tied up with music for about as long as I can remember. By the time I was four I was picking out little tunes my mother played on the reed organ in the living-room. Mary Lou Williams Music
There's something missing in the music industry today... and it's music. Songs you hear don't last, it's just product fed to you by the industry. Jimmy Buffett Music
Unfortunately, the young generation, who I believe have their own place in the sun like I had mine; but I wish it was possible there were other ways to have them understand this music was here before they came, and the reason that it was here. Ruth Brown Music
There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking. Jean de la Bruyere Music
Whether looking at pop music, hip-hop or R&B, it's rare to find an artist who hasn't been touched or affected by the power and soul of gospel music. In fact, many of today's popular artists such as Whitney Houston, John Legend, and Katy Perry started their careers in the church choir. Marvin Sapp Music
It is so important for people at a young age to be invited to embrace classical music and opera. Luciano Pavarotti Music
There's a lot of music that sounds like it's literally computer-generated, totally divorced from a guy sitting down at an instrument. Aimee Mann Music
As an architect, you have to provide a shelter to enjoy art. And you have to love art. It's like when you make a concert hall. You must love music. This is the reason why you make the space, to enjoy music - making a space for art is the same thing. Renzo Piano Music