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Back then people closed their eyes and listened to music. Today theres a lot of images that go with the music.
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"Back then people closed their eyes and listened to music. Today there's a lot of images that go with the music. A lot of music is crap and it's all commercial and the images are all trying to sell the record"

- Neil Young

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This quote by Neil Young talks to the changing nature of music usage. In the past, individuals would close their eyes and merely listen to music, permitting it to take them away to a various location. Today, nevertheless, music is frequently accompanied by images that are developed to sell the record. Young implies that this has actually resulted in a lot of music being of a lower quality, as it is all advertised. He recommends that the concentrate on visuals has taken away from the quality of the music itself. This quote speaks to the significance of music as an art form, and how it should be appreciated for its own benefits, instead of as a product to be offered. It likewise functions as a tip that music should be taken pleasure in for its own sake, and not simply as a way to an end.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Neil Young somewhere between November 12, 1945 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Canada. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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