Famous quote by John Eaton

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In other words, I think that if an audience listens to something as an experience of how in tune it is or something of t
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"In other words, I think that if an audience listens to something as an experience of how in tune it is or something of that kind, that the whole point is somehow being missed, and the music has failed"

- John Eaton

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John Eaton's quote suggests that if an audience is concentrated on the technical aspects of a piece of music, such as how in tune it is, then the music has actually stopped working to reach its complete potential. He indicates that the point of music is to be experienced as an entire, rather than concentrating on the private elements. Eaton recommends that the audience ought to be able to value the music as a whole, instead of just the technical aspects. He believes that if the audience is too concentrated on the technical aspects, then the music has actually failed to reach its full capacity. Eaton's quote encourages us to appreciate music for its charm and feeling, rather than simply its technical elements.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Eaton between June 18, 1790 and November 17, 1856. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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