I Adore Extravagance But I Abhor Waste.

A Melody Is Not Merely Something You Can Hum.

You May Feel Depressed, But It Can't Be So Depressing That You Can't Move. No, I Would Say That People Create In Moments When They Are Elated About Expressing Their Depression!

Music That Is Born Complex Is Not Inherently Better Or Worse Than Music That Is Born Simple.

This Whole Problem Can Be Stated Quite Simply By Asking, “is There A Meaning To Music?” My Answer To That Would Be, “yes.” And “can You State In So Many Words What The Meaning Is?” My Answer To That Would Be, “no.”

Composers Tend To Assume That Everyone Loves Music. Surprisingly Enough, Everyone Doesn’t.