"All old music was modern once, and much more of the music of yesterday already sounds more old-fashioned than works which were written three centuries ago"
- Peter Warlock
About this Quote
This quote by Peter Warlock talks to the ever-changing nature of music. He is recommending that all music that is considered "old" was once contemporary and brand-new. He is also suggesting that some of the music from the other day currently sounds more old-fashioned than works that were composed centuries back. This speaks with the idea that music is continuously developing and changing. It likewise speaks with the concept that some music is timeless and can stand the test of time. Music from centuries back can still sound modern-day and pertinent today. This quote is a tip that music is constantly changing and evolving, and that some music can stand the test of time. It is a tip to value the music of the past and to recognize that it can still be relevant today.
This quote is written / told by Peter Warlock between October 30, 1894 and December 17, 1930. He/she was a famous Composer from England.
The author also have 3 other quotes.
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"We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I can't, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics. Elton has a great talent for that. Whatever you give him, including your questions, he composes in half an hour and makes a great song out of it"
